Introducing a useful encyclopedia with a DVD and star chart!
Introducing all 88 constellations in the sky with star charts and data!
The latest encyclopedia with DVD!
■Gakken's Illustrated Encyclopedia LIVE series is the latest encyclopedia for viewing nature in its "live" form. In addition to the high-quality photographs and detailed explanations that Gakken Illustrated Encyclopedias are known for, the DVDs featuring documentaries from the BBC and other sources, AR (3D CG) and videos viewable on smartphones, and life-size pages offer a wealth of information to spark children's interest in learning about and thinking about nature and science.
Features of "Gakken Illustrated Encyclopedia LIVE: Stars and Constellations"
●New constellation charts created by Akira Fujii clearly introduce the most famous stars and constellations visible each season. Myths, legends, and trivia surrounding the constellations will deepen your understanding of the stars. Packed with information on sights like comets, shooting stars, solar and lunar eclipses, and supermars, it's also useful for astronomical observation.
●Rare footage produced by the BBC
The DVD features a 45-minute documentary produced by the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) that follows the life cycle of stars. It is said that even the sun, essential to our life, will one day disappear. Enjoy the story of a star's birth and death with stunning CG images.
●CG content that makes your birth constellation pop out
Download the free app and hold your smartphone over the book to see 3D images of your birth constellation, including Leo, Sagittarius, Scorpio, and Gemini, pop out.
●Includes a full-color star chart
The large, full-color font makes it easy to read. Careful instructions are provided on the back to make it easy to use, even for beginners.