Zodiac: Celestial Circle of the Sun
Grade 2-4–Mitton covers the 12 well-known constellations belonging to the Zodiac, beginning with a brief introduction that is followed by a spread devoted to each of the signs. More for browsing than for research and reports, the information gives readers some preliminary scientific and historical facts. References are made to the role that the ancient civilizations of the Middle East and later Greece played in creating the mythology around the Zodiac. While there is a heavier emphasis on culture and legend, readers will glean some notable scientific factoids, for example that Scorpius has as its centerpiece a flaming, ruby-coloured star. This supergiant is 300 times bigger than the Sun. Supplemental text and pertinent charts are included. Striking jewel-toned, classically inspired illustrations highlighted by metallic stars complement the text. This attractive survey of the symbols of the Zodiac should serve as an appealing starting point for budding astronomers and astrologers.–Rosalyn Pierini, San Luis Obispo City-County Library, CACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.