The Children's Book of Stars

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The Children's Book of Stars

by G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton

EN·~4 hours

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Description

A warm, illustrated guide invites young listeners to look up at the night sky and discover the wonders that lie beyond our world. Written in clear, conversational language, the book explains how the Earth, Moon, and distant planets appear to change with distance, turning ordinary observations into moments of awe. Colorful plates show everything from the steady glow of the Sun to the shifting phases of Venus, while simple black‑and‑white sketches map the paths of the wandering planets.

Beyond the facts, the author weaves gentle stories that spark curiosity—like the “Moon‑child” that must keep running round her mother, or the way raindrops seem to hang like tiny jewels when caught in sunlight. Listeners will come away with a fresh appreciation for the heavens and a toolbox of answers for the endless “why?” questions that children love to ask about the stars above.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (246K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Siobhan Hillman, Brenda Lewis, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2009-05-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton

G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton

1868–1955

A prolific English writer and editor, she moved easily between fiction, biography, and practical guidebooks. Her work reflects a lively curiosity about places, people, and the world of books.

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