"The Children's Book of Stars" by G. E. Mitton is an early 1900s children's book designed to spark curiosity about space. It breaks down tricky astronomy ideas into easy-to-understand explanations for young minds, answering the kinds of questions kids have about stars and planets. The book starts by looking at the Earth, Moon, and stars, and uses simple, inviting language while describing how things look different depending on how far away they are, even how the Moon and stars are not the same. It also touches on how things move in space, including Earth spinning and circling the Sun, while also explaining what keeps everything on the ground. Overall, the book hopes to get kids excited about the night sky and give them a base for learning even more about what's out there.
The Children's Book of Stars
By G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton
Embark on a celestial journey designed for young minds, where the mysteries of the night sky come to life, one captivating concept at a time.
Summary
About the AuthorGeraldine Edith Mitton, pen name G. E. Mitton, was an English novelist, biographer, editor, and guide-book writer. Born in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, she was the third daughter of Rev. Henry Arthur Mitton, a master of Sherburn Hospital. In 1896, she moved to London, where she worked with Walter Besant on his survey of London. In 1899 she joined the staff of the publishing company A & C Black, where she was on the editorial staff of Who's Who. She married colonial administrator Sir George Scott in 1920, becoming his third wife. She collaborated with Scott on several novels set in Burma, and wrote his biography, Scott of the Shan Hills, which was published in 1936, the year after his death.
Geraldine Edith Mitton, pen name G. E. Mitton, was an English novelist, biographer, editor, and guide-book writer. Born in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, she was the third daughter of Rev. Henry Arthur Mitton, a master of Sherburn Hospital. In 1896, she moved to London, where she worked with Walter Besant on his survey of London. In 1899 she joined the staff of the publishing company A & C Black, where she was on the editorial staff of Who's Who. She married colonial administrator Sir George Scott in 1920, becoming his third wife. She collaborated with Scott on several novels set in Burma, and wrote his biography, Scott of the Shan Hills, which was published in 1936, the year after his death.
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