This title explores:

The myths and the modern meanings behind the constellations

Why each constellation has a certain name

Where they are found in the night sky

The best times for spotting constellations

Looks at how humans have explored outer space using different space craft.

This is volume 14 in Spinning Through Space .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Hachette Children's Group .

Carron Brown, experienced children's author and editor, has developed the fun and engaging text. Bee Johnson, a Brooklyn-based artist, has created the stylish illustrations. Eva M Hans is Senior Lecturer in charge of the Planetarium and Observatory at South Tyneside College, England. She is also Vice-President of the Association for Astronomy Education and secretary of the British Association of Planetaria.