Popular, authoritative look at the world of archaeoastronomy, the study of ancient peoples' observation of the skies and its role in their cultural evolution. 208 illustrations.
A nonfiction picture book introduction to the moon. Readers will learn about the history, geography, phases, eclipses, gravity, and orbit of the moon. Illustrated with b&w drawings.
A survey of various cultures and traditions that examines the manifestations of power and leadership as they relate to astrological or sky myths in the peoples of the Mayan, Egyptian, Tibetan, Mongolian, Chinese, Turkic, African, and Inuit traditions, as well as the indigenous peoples of the American plains.
Dr. Edwin C. Krupp in his latest book, Beyond the Blue Horizon, examines the myths and legends of the sun, moon, planets, and stars. He addresses questions such as: What is the moon's role in lunacy?; How is a match made in heaven?; and Is Santa Claus a modern shaman? More than 200 black-and-white photos.
Presents the history, appearance, and physical composition of Halley's comet and compares it to other comets, describing its path through the solar system and its predicted return.
Ursa Major shines all night, all year long. The American Indians and the ancient Greeks called it a bear, the Vikings called it a wagon, and many English people call it the plough. This book tells the story of the Big Dipper.'
Describes one of the last unexplored areas of the United States, having deep canyons containing numerous & unusual petroglyphs. The region is generally unknown even to professional archaeologists, & no survey of what is there has been prepared until now. Petroglyph styles illustrated, include abstract signs over 4500 years old to the art of the ...
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