A. Rey’s passion for astronomy evident on every page.Second edition updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, such as Pluto’s reclassification as a dwarf planet.

    Since its original publication in 1954, many thousands of both young and "not so young" enthusiasts have used "The Golden Book" as their first introduction to American Indian lore. While the contents are an exact duplicate of the original book, it is important that the reader be aware that some of those original articles - however well intentioned as a sincere appreciation of Native American ways - should no longer be duplicated. With a little adjustment for modern trends, this reference will be just as valuable to you as it has been in the past for so many Indian Lore enthusiasts.War bonnets and dozens of other costumes, beadwork decoration, pouches, drums and tom-toms, peace pipes, and totem poles. This book shows you with many patterns and diagrams how to make these and many more Native American Indian objects. Its directions for ritual dances and background information about other lore enable you to understand Indian life