BOOKS

Wonders of the Night Sky

Raman Prinja Hachette Children’s £14.99 • HB

Introducing children to astronomy can be a tricky undertaking. You want to engage them and give them enough information without getting too complicated. Then there is the question of equipment; not many parents can afford to splash out on an expensive telescope for a child whose initial interest may easily wane by the next week.

This book provides a basic introduction to the subject. It is brightly illustrated and packed with plenty of information to get you started. It doesn’t ask for much in the way of kit: most objects can be seen with the naked eye or at most a pair of binoculars. It gives equal