Sharing the Sky

What higher endeavor can there be than to open the universe to a child? this is the perfect guide for the parent or teacher who wishes to introduce the awesome delights of the universe to young people. Sharing the Sky engagingly shows us: how to \observe\ the sun safely how to explore the magnificence of our neighboring planets how to answer the most often asked questions of children and how to explain why the history of comets meteors and asteroids is so enmeshed with the saga of dinosaurs and human evolution. Furthermore to enchant child and adult alike the book has a special handsomely illustrated section devoted to enjoying the colorful legends of the zodiac.The authors provide sound practical guidance and creative recommendations detailing specific projects and experiments.