Books of Constellations
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The Little Kiwi's Matariki
By Nikki Slade-RobinsonThis gentle tale about celebrating Matariki, the Maori New Year, finishes with an explanation of Matariki - it's origins, traditions and how it is celebrated today. The constellation is also shown, with the Maori names for each star.
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Ojibwe Sky Star Map - Constellation Guidebook: An Introduction to Ojibwe Star Knowledge
By William Wilson, Annette S. Lee, Carl Gawboy"This book is an outgrowth of Native Skywatchers research and programming .
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Legends of the Stars
By Stella CaldwellExploring the rich myths and legends woven across the night sky, this book brings these incredible tales from around the world vividly to life.
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Philip's Guide to Stars and Planets
By Patrick MooreThe book concludes with a comprehensive glossary, and timelines of astronomy and space exploration. Philip's Guide to Stars and Planets is a dependable, accurate and attractive reference source for all amateur astronomers.
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Once Upon a Starry Night: Heroes and Gods of the Constellations
By Jacqueline MittonFrom Hercules to Cassiopeia, young stargazers can learn the stories behind 10 great constellations, drawing on both scientific fact and ancient legends.
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The Big Dipper
By Franklyn Mansfield BranleyExplains basic facts about the Big Dipper, including which stars make up the constellation, how its position changes in the sky, and how it points to the North Star.
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The Big Dipper
By Brett B. BunnerInteresting facts about the constellation known as the Big Dipper.
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Mysteries of the Constellations
By Lela NargiWhat are constellations?
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Orion's Fall
By Cheree AlsopThe fall of Orion was the prophecy all of Earth awaited, but when the constellation vanished instead of the great ruling ship of the overlords, chaos fell across the savage land.
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Identifying Stars and Constellations in the Southern Sky: An Easy-to-follow Guide for Everybody
By John Cedric HappsA guide to the stars in the southern sky written for people who have only a limited knowledge of astronomy. It helps the reader to identify stars and tells some of the mythical stories behind constellations in the zodiac.
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Expl on Your Own Stories in the Stars
By Allison K. LimSingle copy of Explore on Your Own: Stories in the Stars, an above-level reader.
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The Glow in the Dark Book of Space
By Nicholas HarrisA glow-in-the-dark introduction to astronomy, including the universe as a whole, the stars and galaxies, and our solar system.
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The Southern Night Sky: A Glow-in-the-Dark Guide to Prominent Stars and Constellations South of the Equator
By James KavanaghLaminated for durability, this guide is ideal for field use. The Southern Night Sky, An Introduction to Prominent Stars and Constellations, is a must-have reference guide for any stargazer.
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Constellations
By Antonín Rükl, Olga Kuthanová, Josef KlepeštaConstellations
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Dakota/Lakota Star Map Constellation Guidebook: An Introduction to D(L)akota Star Knowledge
By Annette Sharon Lee, Jim Rock, Charlene O'Rourke"This book is an outgrowth of Native Skywatchers research and programming .
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Talking Sky: Ojibwe Constellations As a Reflection of Life on the Land
By Carl Gawboy, Ron MortonPictographs by the northern peoples connect the sky to the land through stories.
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Where are the Constellations?
By Stephanie SabolAuthor Stephanie Sabol relates many of the most popular constellation stories and explains what stars actually are: how they formed, why they die, and how they're grouped into constellation families"--
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Mysteries of the Constellations
By Lela Nargi"What are constellations?
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Philip's Guide to the Northern Constellations
By Philip's MapsA guide to stars and constellations visible with the naked eye in the northern hemisphere, illustrated with simple 'signpost' maps to guide the reader around the night sky, for each...
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A Walk Through the Heavens: A Guide to Stars and Constellations and Their Legends
By Milton D. HeifetzThis is his first astronomy book. Wil Tirion is the author of numerous sky guides, including The Cambridge Guide to Stars and Planets (1997), The Cambridge Star Atlas (1996), and The Monthly Sky Guide (Cambridge, 2003).