Big, bold and beautiful, this is the enthralling celestial follow-up
to Mythologica: Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year
2019. How did the moon influence mighty emperors in Ancient China? Why
are star signs so popular around the world? How did constellations
help early seafarers sail safely across the vast Pacific? Blending
science and storytelling, Astrologica introduces you to the marvels of
our cosmos like you’ve never seen them before. The planets, stars,
Sun and Moon have always fascinated us. Thousands of years ago, we
built awe-inspiring monuments to honour them, invented geometry to
study their movements, and took inspiration from them for stories
about animals, gods and life itself. Today we have an enduring
connection through zodiacs and more, ever linking us to the cosmos.
But why is this? This gorgeously illustrated book is designed to
introduce young stargazers to the celestial. You’ll uncover: The
Origins of Astrology Myths Of the Tropical Zodiac Myths Of the Solar
System Myths Of the Stars Stargazing Around the World Astrology and
You Across these chapters, you'll learn about the antics of Greek
gods, indigenous traditions and scientific breakthroughs. You’ll
delve into zodiac lore as you journey around the globe, from Mali to
Hawaiʻi, Norway and Australia. You’ll also travel through time,
visiting early civilisations and empires to learn about the dawn of
storytelling itself – and that's just the start. Astrologica
includes: • The history of astronomy and astrology, including
ancient rites and customs • The global star-lore behind famous
constellations • The lore behind the Tropical and Chinese
zodiac systems, plus their dates, traits and quirks • Stories
of the gods and goddesses associated with the planets • How
stars have served as maps, clocks and calendars for millennia
Featuring over 100 pages of unforgettable artwork, fascinating facts
and powerful stories, this book is the perfect gift for curious young
minds aged 9+.
Les mer
An Encyclopedia of Myths and Legends From the Planets, Stars and Skies
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780711293618
Publisert
2025
Utgiver
Quarto Publishing Group USA
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter