Diamonds twinkling in the night sky: The 101 constellation stories every elementary school student wants to read

Author: (Korean) Gusheng
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This is a book deeply loved by Korean elementary school students, and it is believed to be enjoyed by Chinese elementary school students as well. The sparkling stars, like gems, tell us beautiful stories! The sun, which spreads beautiful light to the entire world,. Thus, the world of twinkling stars and constellations in the night sky begins. Don't make a sound! Quietly listen. The stars start telling interesting stories! The sad love story of the Weaver Girl and the Cowherd, Heracles' twelve difficult adventures, the Argonauts' expedition to find the Golden Fleece, and Perseus' brave spirit to rescue Princess Andromeda from danger. Every constellation has a beautiful and touching story. Listening to the stories of the constellations, children's hearts will also be filled with a more real spirit than the starlight.
In the past, people divided the stars in the night sky into several groups and named them after heroes, animals, and objects from mythology. In the era before the invention of compasses, these stars or constellations became loyal guides for travelers and explorers. This book records the legends related to various constellations through stories such as the tragic love of the Weaver Girl and the Cowherd, Heracles' twelve adventures, the Argonauts' expedition to find the Golden Fleece, and Perseus' brave spirit to rescue Princess Andromeda. It also explains the astronomical knowledge that interests us.
Gazing at the stars in the night sky, fully feel Heracles' bravery and the friendship of his twin brothers, as well as Orpheus' sincere love story. From the mythological stories of constellations like Lyra, Cancer, Cygnus, and Cetus, let us together feel the beauty and sadness within, and enjoy every touch of emotion.