Bibliograph

The constellation Scorpius, the story of the scorpion

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The constellation Scorpius, the story of the scorpion

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The constellation Scorpius

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Constellations

Sub title

the story of the scorpion

Summary

Retells several stories of Scorpius the scorpion, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Scorpius, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star formations visible in the Northern Hemisphere. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator

Target audience

juvenile

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