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Zoo in the Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations Paperback – Illustrated, October 24, 2006

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 485 ratings

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This award-winning book capturing the glittering light show of the constellations is now available in paperback.

Take an illuminating ride through the starry night sky with National Geographic's
Zoo in the Sky! Little Bear and the Great Bear in the Northern Sky; the scaly dragon winding his long tail; the Great Dog chasing the Hare in the Southern Sky; all are beautifully rendered in Christina Balit's vibrant art, studded with shiny stars, which perfectly illustrates Jacqueline Mitton's rich text.

Awards include: Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award Parent Council Award REVIEW(S): "A visually dynamic introduction to the animal constellations." —
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"Mitton offers poetic, abbreviated legends of the nighttime sky, while Balit's paintings, highlighted by shimmering silver stars, give visual meaning to the text." —
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"This is an attractive introduction to astronomy... [T]he simple poetic descriptions will capture the attention of preschoolers and early elementary-age children alike. A brief explanation of stars and constellations rounds out this lovely and unusual offering." —
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Dr. Jacqueline Mitton holds an MA in Physics from the University of Oxford and a Doctorate in Astrophysics from the University of Cambridge. She lives in London, England.

Christina Balit studied at the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art in England. Her paintings have been exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Royal Festival Hall. She was commended for the 1996 Kate Greenaway Medal.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Geographic Kids; Reprint edition (October 24, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0792259351
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0792259350
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 750L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.15 x 8.42 inches
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Customers find this book educational and engaging for kids. They appreciate the beautiful illustrations and well-written descriptions of constellations. The book is suitable for children ages 5-10 with its engaging narrative and detailed sky map.

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38 customers mention "Educational value"38 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and engaging for kids. They appreciate the beautiful illustrations and short narratives about constellations. It introduces astronomy to young learners and captivates their imaginations.

"...The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and the information is very well presented. We also have 2 other of Ms. Mitton's books...." Read more

"...It is a great learning book for the kids and first- timers." Read more

"...She enjoyed the book as a story. With some parental help she will be able to relate stars in the sky to the book info." Read more

"...It is charming , informative and engaging for young readers...." Read more

30 customers mention "Illustrations"30 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the illustrations in the book. They find the pictures beautiful, cute, and well-done. The kids love the pictures but lose interest in the mythology behind them.

"...The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and the information is very well presented. We also have 2 other of Ms. Mitton's books...." Read more

"The illustrations in this book are gorgeous. My class enjoyed seeing the illustrated constellations." Read more

"...The illustrations are so beautifully done really playing on the magic and beauty that exists within our nights sky while also depicting the stories..." Read more

"...The pictures are great and the descriptions of the constellations were well written...." Read more

12 customers mention "Information quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers like the book's information quality. They find the pictures great and the descriptions of constellations well-written. The book provides an engaging introduction to constellations with a sky map of the constellations drawn out. It also includes easy-to-understand stories about the stars and planets.

"...My class enjoyed seeing the illustrated constellations." Read more

"...The best part of this book is a sky map of the constellations actually drawn out so he can look in the sky for them...." Read more

"...The pictures are great and the descriptions of the constellations were well written...." Read more

"...An extra is that it gives information about constellations that not the most commonly known yet apply to the theme of the book. A great book." Read more

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Customers find the book engaging for young readers, with interesting information suitable for older children. They describe it as complex enough for them to learn from it, and mentioning that it has extra details for older children.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2004
    I give this book 5 stars based on my son's enjoyment of it. I first saw this book at our Nature Center, and he so enjoyed it that I bought him a copy. I truly believed it would be too old for him (he's 3 1/2) but he adores it. I think because we go to the planetarium often he is able to really make the connections between what we see at the planetarium and in the book. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and the information is very well presented. We also have 2 other of Ms. Mitton's books. While at first glance they may seem too advanced for the preschool crowd, I can testify that the preschoolers I know (my son and his classmates) really love these books and go back to them over and over. I highly recommend Ms. Mitton's books.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
    The illustrations in this book are gorgeous. My class enjoyed seeing the illustrated constellations.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2012
    I got this book to help my grandchild learn about astronomy and how space is around us in the sky. This was given as a gift with his birthday and he received it with his first telescope. The best part of this book is a sky map of the constellations actually drawn out so he can look in the sky for them. I wrote a transcription to him, letting him know how his own father got one also abt his age and he can come to my place as we have almost clear skies every night. I will help him or his Dad can work with him as a family idea and show him the constellations. It is a great learning book for the kids and first- timers.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2019
    This book I purchased as a baby gift for my good friends and it absolutely blew me away. The illustrations are so beautifully done really playing on the magic and beauty that exists within our nights sky while also depicting the stories of the constellations in a way that would intrigue not just a child but a grown adult to want to look up and know more. Beautifully done. Way above my expectations.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2016
    Gift for our 4 year old Grandaughter to enhance the telescope she got. She enjoyed the book as a story. With some parental help she will be able to relate stars in the sky to the book info.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2019
    I am teaching a unit on Space at the local library this month and my age group is Pre-K to K. They really loved this book. The pictures are great and the descriptions of the constellations were well written. Who knew there were so many animal constellations -- I even learned some of the more obscure ones. Great purchase.
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2018
    This is a beautifully illustrated book concentrating on the animal constellations. It is charming , informative and engaging for young readers. An extra is that it gives information about constellations that not the most commonly known yet apply to the theme of the book. A great book.
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2018
    This is a fabulous book if you want to interest little kids in looking at the stars. It counts among the favorites for both my two year old and four year old. It has given both kids an interest in the stars and my 4 year old has already learned to identify a few constellations.
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  • Yuvraj Ajay Singh
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not for toddlers. Content is too broad and general
    Reviewed in India on November 24, 2019
    Book is too broad in text (definitely not before 6-7 years, kids were not interested at all). And pics are also more like paintings not illustrations. Not a teaching book at all. My 3 year old is scared of pics which never happen before
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    2.0 out of 5 stars Not for toddlers. Content is too broad and general
    Reviewed in India on November 24, 2019
    Book is too broad in text (definitely not before 6-7 years, kids were not interested at all). And pics are also more like paintings not illustrations. Not a teaching book at all. My 3 year old is scared of pics which never happen before
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  • vagalume
    5.0 out of 5 stars Precioso
    Reviewed in Spain on November 9, 2013
    En el cole estamos con un proyecto del espacio y en castellano no encontramos ningún libro bonito para los más pequeños relacionado con las constelaciones. Me decidí por este y tengo que decir que ha sido todo un éxito y la propia biblioteca del cole se va a hacer con varios ejemplares. A todos les han encantado las bonitas ilustraciones. Y eso que está en inglés...
  • A. Wallis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Out of this world
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2007
    What a beautiful book! The illustrations are some of the most bright and vivid that I have seen. The text is so very readable too and not so long that children would find it too much to take in. It describes some of the main constellations and well-known stars within them. It also describes which stars to look for by their colours and brightness, with useful hints on how to find them in relationship to the pole star and milky way. Boys in particular love finding out facts such as these and with this book you can encourage them to start really young. So keep them off the playstation and take them out to look at the stars for a bit of awe and wonder. I cant wait until the next clear night so that I can have a go at spotting these myself.
  • Alison
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for little ones
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2019
    Grandchild (age 6) has a thirst for all things space. This book is a lovely characterisation of some of her favourite constellations. Also shows her the southern sky. She'll explode with the excitement of this! Lovely little book. Wish I had one to keep for myself now!
  • MM
    2.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money
    Reviewed in India on April 7, 2019
    It's definitely not a book for little children. If you are looking to introduce your cold to constellations this is probably not the book. I found it to be too prescriptive for little minds...