Kingdom of the Sun
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- Synopsis
- Children take a wondrous tour of our solar system in this stunning new book that weaves mythology and astronomy in magical ways. Jacqueline Mitton's poetic text explores each planet, comparing its features to those of the Roman god or goddess for whom it was named. Although this naming occurred long before humans had accurate information about the planets, the book points out some remarkable coincidences based on what we know today. The veiled goddess Venus, for example, lends her name to a cloud-veiled planet. And the blue, stormy planet Neptune is named for the god of the sea. This intriguing and highly informative book--a sequel to the same team's best-selling Zoo in the Sky--presents the most up-to-date, scientific details about the planets in an artful way that will stir the minds and imaginations of young readers.
- Copyright:
- 2001
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 28 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780792272205
- Publisher:
- National Geographic Society
- Date of Addition:
- 03/07/09
- Copyrighted By:
- Jacqueline Mitton
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Nonfiction, Science, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Trans Access
- Proofread By:
- Carrie Karnos
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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