The Starry Sky Zoo: How Constellations Reveal Space, Myths and Animals

by Mie Nagata

by Etsuo Narushima

This richly illustrated non-fiction book introduces seventeen constellations named after animals, guided by two experts—an astronomer and an animal specialist. Organised by the seasons, each chapter explores a constellation’s stars and myths, followed by insights into the real animals that inspired them. Readers discover how ancient peoples of Mesopotamia and Greece named the night sky after animals familiar to their world, opening a fascinating window onto astronomy, mythology, wildlife, and human culture across time.

22 x 16 cm, 128 pages, Full-colour photographs
First published September 2025