Stories in the Sky

Stories in the Sky takes readers on an imaginative and educational journey through the night sky, exploring how ancient peoples created stories around star constellations. This beautifully illustrated non-fiction title introduces constellations like Perseus and Andromeda, and explains how these celestial patterns were used to navigate and share cultural beliefs. The book supports both scientific curiosity and literacy skills, blending facts with myth to engage students in a multidisciplinary learning experience. With its clear explanations, phonics focus on the r-controlled /ar/ sound, and vocabulary relevant to astronomy and navigation, this text is ideal for deepening understanding of early scientific inquiry and cultural storytelling.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports science learning with key astronomy concepts.
• Develops vocabulary related to space and navigation.
• Reinforces visualising and fact vs opinion comprehension strategies.
• Encourages cross-curricular connections between history, science, and literature.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create star maps of students' own constellations and accompanying myths.
• Compare constellations and stories from different cultures.
• Use the text to explore how people used the night sky to navigate.
• Practise identifying r-controlled vowel sounds in vocabulary words.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 6+
• Book dimensions: 150 x 200 mm
• Paperback format
• Encourages safe discussion of cultural and scientific concepts