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A Cat's Guide to the Night Sky

Hardback

Main Details

Title A Cat's Guide to the Night Sky
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Stuart Atkinson
Illustrated by Brendan Kearney
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:64
Dimensions(mm): Height 290,Width 225
Category/GenrePopular astronomy and space
ISBN/Barcode 9781786270726
ClassificationsDewey:520
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Laurence King Publishing
Imprint Laurence King Publishing
Publication Date 8 October 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

If you look up at the sky on a dark night, what do you see? There's a whole universe staring back at you. In the company of Felicity the cat, discover the phases of the moon, the constellations and how to spot the Northern Lights and the Milky Way. This beautiful, fun book will introduce you to the beauty of the night sky and show you the stars like you've never seen them before.

Author Biography

Stuart Atkinson has been writing and editing books about astronomy and space for almost 30 years, and frequently gives Outreach in schools and to community groups. At university, Brendan Kearney traded architecture for illustration and has never looked back. He specializes in children's books and artwork.

Reviews

"From astronomy expert Stuart Atkinson and celebrated illustrator Brendan Kearney comes this fully illustrated guide that introduces children to the beauty of the night sky. In the company of Felicity, astreetwise cat, children discover the phases of the Moon, the constellations and phenomena such as the northern lights and the Milky Way." -- The Week Junior "A Cat's Guide to the Night Sky is an excellent child-friendly introduction to astronomy. The book is very visually appealing and it uses this hook to deliver information on a wide range of topics." -- Geekdad.com