Description: For thousands of years, people have told stories of the vain queen in the night sky. This book introduces the constellation Cassiopeia, the space objects found within it, the myths associated with it, and where to find it. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, descriptive captions, informative sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts section, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Brief description: Lisa Owings has a degree in English and creative writing from the University of Minnesota. She has written and edited a wide variety of educational books for young people. Lisa lives in Andover, Minnesota, with her husband.