What We See in the Stars by Kelsey Oseid

The artwork is gorgeous, the paper is thick, and it just feels nice in your hands, almost like a gift book. He teaches eighth grade science, and this book is just perfect! When you open it up, it’s immediately obvious that it’s a very high quality book. I requested this book to review because my husband loves mythology and science, and I thought it would be fun to look at together… and equally enjoyable for him to be able to take to use in his classroom at school.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. 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.

Her striking naturalistic art is accompanied by fun scientific Some trees have thinner root hairs than human hairs tree rings provide important information on supernovae and climate change and you can identify many trees from their leaf shape alone. The world's most stunning, strange, and noteworthy trees-from mangroves and redwoods to baobabs and dragon trees-come to life in Oseid's elegant and playful style.įilled with captivating information and vivid, colorful illustrations, An Illustrated Celebration will delight and inspire nature lovers of all ages.If you like mythology, science, or history, this book is for you!Ī description of the book from the publisher:Ī 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.Ĭombining 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. In An Illustrated Celebration, celebrated artist and author Kelsey Oseid shows us just how vital trees are to the health and beauty of our planet. They can tap into fungal networks in the soil to care for each other by trading water and nutrients and to warn one another of drought and disease. Trees provide fruit, spices, nuts, timber, shade, habitats, and oxygen, as well as absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Trees are The oldest living organism on Earth is a tree, and forest biomes cover one-third of the Earth’s surface. Discover the wonder of trees-one of the most essential life forms on the planet-in this beautifully illustrated, entertaining, and educational guide from the acclaimed author of What We See in the Stars.

What We See in the Stars by Kelsey Oseid