A Kid's Guide to the Night Sky: Simple Ways to Explore the Universe

Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 8

Learn how to stargaze and discover the most amazing sights in the night sky—no telescope required!

This easy-to-use stargazing guide for kids explores the popular night sky constellations, visits the brightest stars, and tours our solar system. As they learn step-by-step how to find the most fascinating sights in the night sky, readers will learn how the sky changes with each season, when to look for meteor showers, how to see the milky way, and much more!A Kid's Guide to the Night Sky includes fact-packed sections like:Your Stargazing ToolkitThe Life of a StarLearn the ConstellationsAstronomical EventsTour the Solar SystemExplore the Moon

About the Author

John A. Read fell in love with astronomy after viewing Saturn in a small telescope. In 2016, he became a full-time author, vlogger, student, and dad. In 2020, he was the recipient of the Simon Newcomb Award for science communication from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. He is currently the host of the YouTube channel Learn to Stargaze, and is earning his masters degree in space systems engineering at Johns Hopkins University.