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Constellation myths, a production of Schlessinger Media ; executive producer, Andrew Schlessinger ; executive producer/writer, Ray Messecar ; director, Ray Messecar ; [produced and directed by] Top Dog Media Incorporated

Label
Constellation myths, a production of Schlessinger Media ; executive producer, Andrew Schlessinger ; executive producer/writer, Ray Messecar ; director, Ray Messecar ; [produced and directed by] Top Dog Media Incorporated
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
resource.interestGradeLevel
Grades 4-8
Main title
Constellation myths
Oclc number
60655152
Responsibility statement
a production of Schlessinger Media ; executive producer, Andrew Schlessinger ; executive producer/writer, Ray Messecar ; director, Ray Messecar ; [produced and directed by] Top Dog Media Incorporated
Runtime
23
Series statement
Greek mythology for students
Summary
Recounts a few of the tales that the ancient Greeks and Romans composed around star formations as they searched for clues about life here on Earth. Presents the tale of the great hunter Orion and explains his placement in the heavens, along with his faithful hunting dogs and the animals he hunted, and who hunted him. In addition, students learn of the origins of the bear constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, and of the vanity that put a queen named Cassiopeia high into the heavens
Target audience
pre adolescent
Technique
animation
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