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What We See in the Stars - by Kelsey Oseid (Hardcover)

What We See in the Stars - by  Kelsey Oseid (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>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. </b> <p/> Combining art, mythology, and science, <i>What We See in the Stars </i>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Kelsey Oseid renders the history, science, and myths of our solar system in stunning hand-painted art.<br><b>--BuzzFeed</b> <p/><i>What We See in the Stars</i> explains the human connection we have to the cosmos and the scientific discoveries made by people from around the world over several centuries. Beautifully illustrated, its inky pages take you on a journey to swim alongside the stars and celestial bodies throughout our galaxy. Kelsey Oseid makes you aware of your own unique place in spacetime and artfully shows why you should keep looking up. <br><b>--Ariel Waldman, author of <i>What's It Like in Space?</i></b> <p/> "This book is a beautiful way to learn about the science and history of the night sky. Kelsey Oseid's beautiful paintings seem to be speckled with starlight and truly bring to life facts about astronomy, astrology, and mythology, from the mechanics of meteor showers to the tools used to map and name ancient constellations. <i>What We See in the Stars</i> is an amazing resource for anyone who ever looks up at the sky in wonderment." <br><b>--Rachel Ignotofsky, author of <i>Women in Science</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>KELSEY OSEID is an illustrator, painter, artist, and amateur naturalist who has illustrated a variety of children's books and runs an online shop where she sells prints and original pieces of her nature-themed work. Her work has been featured on <i>Design*Sponge</i>, <i>Oh So Beautiful Paper</i>, <i>Everglow Handmade</i>, and in magazines like <i>Organic Life</i>, <i>Anthology</i>, and <i>Good Housekeeping</i>.

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