Author(s): Jacqueline Mitton

Picture Books

Everyone knows his or her own sign of the Zodiac, but how many can identify the constellation and stars in the night sky that form it? This book offers a factual, astronomical guide to the Zodiac and the celestial phenomena in which it is rooted. The lively text includes an introduction and endnotes on the Earth's orbit, the Zodiac's origins, a comparison of astronomical constellations and astrological signs, and information on the visibility of Zodiac constellations in the sky. Christina Balit's dazzling artwork completes this colorful book, ideal for horoscope devotees and stargazers of any age.