Stories of the Stars
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The Stars and Their Stories: a Book for Young People
by Mary Griffith (1913) Lots of diagrams to help find constellations. The Children’s Book of Stars
by Geraldine Mitton (1908) “...to teach small children of the marvels of the heavens...simple enough to be read aloud without paraphrasing.” Wonder Stories
by Frances Miller (1912) “Exciting stories of how Americans have set out to conquer the secrets of the universe.” Stars in Song and Legend
by Jermain Porter (1901) “I have tried to show the intimate connections of the stars with the best and highest of literature.” Illustrations from the drawings of Albrecht Durer. Astronomy for Young Folks
by Isabel Lewis (1922) Astronomy for 12-14 year olds (at least the 12-14 year olds of 100 years ago!) Month by month constellations. Secrets of the Stars
by Inez McFee (1922) A study of the stars the way nature intended - with the eyes! |
The Young Astronomer
by James Carlisle (1891) A day-by-day guide for making ‘friends’ with the constellations. This Wonderful Universe
by Agnes Giberne (1920) Star-land
by Robert Ball (1892) “Talks for young people on the wonders of the heavens” given by the royal astronomer of Ireland. The Star Pocket Book
by Robert Weatherhead (1911) “How to find your way at night by the stars...for soldiers and travellers.” Curiosities of the Sky
by Garrett Serviss (1909) Popular presentation of the great riddles and mysteries of astronomy...for more advanced students. The Wonder Book of the Atmosphere
by Edwin Houston (1907) A discussion of the atmosphere for older students. |