Peters, Stephanie True, 1965-

The Big Dipper / Stephanie True Peters. - New York : PowerKids Press, 2003. - 24 p. : col. ill. ; 26 x 27 cm. - The library of constellations. . - Peters, Stephanie True, 1965- Library of constellations. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 24) and index.

What is the Big Dipper? -- What people saw in the Big Dipper? -- Greek legend of the Great Bear -- Native American legend of the Great Bear -- The Big Dipper's stars -- Finding the North Star -- Stargazing with telescopes -- Where to find the Big Dipper -- The speed of light -- Stars on the move.

Examines the constellation known as the Big Dipper, the stars of which it is composed, and how to locate it in the night sky.

ISBN: 0823961621 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN: 2001004956

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Constellations.
Stars.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Ursa Major.

Dewey Class. No.: 523.8