This is a book about the myths and astronomical features of the Zodiac constellations. Each two-page spread is devoted to one of the constellations, and there is a history of the Zodiac as a whole at the end. It does provide the astrological dates, but otherwise avoids any reference to astrology. Impressively, the book includes important astronomy facts for each constellation (such as the name and location of its brightest star and how to find it in the night sky) as well as the Greek and Babylonian myths associated with them. There are even occasional references to Roman interventions in the interpretation of the Zodiac constellations. Author Jacqueline Mitton does a good job showing that the myths reflect the cultural and scientific interactions between ancient civilizations. Coupled with the Arabic names of many of the stars, the book demonstrates that star gazing is a universal and multicultural experience. All that, with Christina Balit’s wonderful illustrations, makes for an engaging and educational reading experience. This book is recommended for younger students, but even I learned a few new facts about the Zodiac!  – Krishni Burns