Astronomy for Young and Old - Walter Kraul

This book is a perfect introduction to astronomy for any child, whether or not they have a telescope. It explains the visible constellations and then explores the sun, moon, planets, comets and meteorites. It includes color illustrations and diagrams at every stage to help children relate what they are reading to what they can see in the sky.

• Explains the visible constellations, then explores the sun, moon, planets, comets and meteorites
• Packed full of colour illustrations and diagrams
• Suitable in both the northern and southern hemispheres, and at all latitudes
• A great introduction for children aged eight and up, or for adults of any age coming to astronomy for the first time

A perfect introduction to astronomy for people of any age, whether or not they have a telescope.

Here is a PDF link to an astronomy activity.

Walter Kraul (1926), studied mathematics and physics. Following a scientific career at the Sonnenobservatorium Wendelstein, he taught at the Rudolf Steiner School in Munich. After this, he established a toy firm for which he designed, manufactured and sold the games.