Constellations (True Books)
*Starred Review* Like a young star maturing into a red giant, the True Book: Space series shines brighter the older it gets. The glossy covers and dazzling photos that have become True Book hallmarks are especially well matched with the breathtaking panoramas of outer space, and the text emerges victorious against difficult concepts. Constellations is perhaps the most surprising of the titles. Though it dabbles in the science of planetary orbits and early stargazing gear (shown in all their steampunk glory), it mostly focuses on the rich myths surrounding the constellations, in one illustration transforming the night sky into a draped tapestry of monsters and gods. And the Big Dipper? Sorry, it’s an asterism, not a constellation. Short but solid back matter closes out these impressive offerings. Grades 3-5. --Daniel Kraus--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.