Stars in the Sky
Title | Stars in the Sky PDF eBook |
Author | Casey Grant |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 160 |
Release | 2014-11 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781600475450 |
"In all of the stories about aviation and its history, the stories of the first African American stewardesses have been left untold and unknown. We first took to the skies when flying was glamorous and exclusive, when little girls dreamt of being stewardesses, models, or movie stars. We rubbed elbows with the elite and traveled the world when few others could. We flew as pioneers in a global society long before the times of the Internet and globalizaiton. We also kept our heads high, facing down racial prejudice and discrimination. We lived as stars of the sky. I was one of the first African American stewardesses for Delta Air Lines, and I worked alongside other pioneers for almost thrity-five years as co-adventureres and friends. This book tells my story and theirs."--Author's notes.
How Many Stars in the Sky?
Title | How Many Stars in the Sky? PDF eBook |
Author | Lenny Hort |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Total Pages | 36 |
Release | 1997-01-20 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 068815218X |
Mama's away one night, and her son can't sleep. He tries to relax by counting stars, but the more of them he sees, the more determined he is to count every single one. Then the boy finds that Daddy can't sleep either. Together, the two of them set off on an unforgettable all-night journey of discovery.
What We See in the Stars
Title | What We See in the Stars PDF eBook |
Author | Kelsey Oseid |
Publisher | Ten Speed Press |
Total Pages | 162 |
Release | 2017-09-26 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0399579532 |
A richly illustrated guide to the myths, histories, and science of the celestial bodies of our solar system, with stories and information about constellations, planets, comets, the northern lights, and more. Combining art, mythology, and science, What We See in the Stars gives readers a tour of the night sky through more than 100 magical pieces of original art, all accompanied by text that weaves related legends and lore with scientific facts. This beautifully packaged book covers the night sky's most brilliant features--such as the constellations, the moon, the bright stars, and the visible planets--as well as less familiar celestial phenomena like the outer planets, nebulae, and deep space. Adults seeking to recapture the magic of youthful stargazing, younger readers interested in learning about natural history and outer space, and those who appreciate beautiful, hand-painted art will all delight in this charming book.
How the Stars Fell Into the Sky
Title | How the Stars Fell Into the Sky PDF eBook |
Author | Jerrie Oughton |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | 36 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780395779385 |
A retelling of the Navaho legend that explains the patterns of the stars in the sky.
From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea
Title | From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea PDF eBook |
Author | Kai Cheng Thom |
Publisher | arsenal pulp press |
Total Pages | 42 |
Release | 2017-10-16 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1551527111 |
In the magical time between night and day, when both the sun and the moon are in the sky, a child is born in a little blue house on a hill. And Miu Lan is not just any child, but one who can change into any shape they can imagine. The only problem is they can't decide what to be: A boy or a girl? A bird or a fish? A flower or a shooting star? At school, though, they must endure inquisitive looks and difficult questions from the other children, and they have trouble finding friends who will accept them for who they are. But they find comfort in the loving arms of their mother, who always offers them the same loving refrain: "whatever you dream of / i believe you can be / from the stars in the sky to the fish in the sea." In this captivating, beautifully imagined picture book about gender, identity, and the acceptance of the differences between us, Miu Lan faces many questions about who they are and who they may be. But one thing's for sure: no matter what this child becomes, their mother will love them just the same. Kai Cheng Thom is a writer, performance artist, and psychotherapist in Toronto. Her first poetry book, a Place Called No Homeland, was published in 2017. Kai Yun Ching is a community-based organizer, educator, and illustrator in Montreal. Wai-Yant Li is a ceramics artist and illustrator in Montreal.
Navigating the Night Sky
Title | Navigating the Night Sky PDF eBook |
Author | Guilherme de Almeida |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | 207 |
Release | 2012-11-03 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1852338989 |
This book will interest anyone who marvels at the night sky and would like to learn to recognise constellations and identify the brightest stars by name. Step-by-step, the reader is guided through the knowledge needed to recognise key constellations, identify stars and planets, and interpret changes in the overall appearance of the sky throughout the year.
See the Stars
Title | See the Stars PDF eBook |
Author | Ken Croswell |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Astronomy |
ISBN | 9781563977572 |
A book of twelve star-gazing activities, one for each month of the year.