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Each night, millions of stars light up the dark skies. Galaxies throughout the universe encompass thousands of stars. The appearance of stars in the sky have intrigued and enthralled humans since ancient time. From constellations to the big bang theory, Stars and Galaxies explores the complex world of astronomy and scientific discovery.
7) Stars
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Series
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Benchmark Books
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
Describes stars--how they are formed, their composition, and what happens when they die.
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Ancient people from many different cultures all looked up and imagined pictures in the sky by "drawing" a line from one star to another, like a connect-the-dots puzzle. These star pictures--constellations--represented myths and legends from the various cultures that still fascinate us today. Author Stephanie Sabol relates many of the most popular constellation stories and explains what stars actually are: how they formed, why they die, and how they're...
13) Sun
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Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"There are no clouds in the sky. The sun is shining! How does the sun bring us such warm, bright days? Just open this book and read about the wonders of the sun."--
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Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This delightfully fun exploration into the moon both informs and entertains, and helps young readers make sense of the world around them. The charming protagonist, Moon, sparsely narrates her story in eleven short chapters with text bubbles and vignettes sprinkled in to provide wit, style, and humor. Young audiences will immediately connect to the colorful, whimsical art and welcome a sense of accomplishment in devouring this unexpected, yet wholly...
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Capstone Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2014
Language
English
Description
"This book explores the sun as our nearest star, different types of stars and constellations. It covers what stars are, where they come from, what makes them shine, what people thought of them in the past, and how we study stars today. A fun activity is provided along with advice on viewing stars. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage readers and aid their understanding"--Provided by publisher.
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the night sky in this Level 2 nonfiction reader featuring photographs, diagrams, fun facts, and strong visual clues, and perfect for 5-7 year old beginning to read fluently with support. Explore the stars and constellations of the Milky Way and beyond in Stars and Galaxies. From dwarfs to supergiants, learn about the glowing balls of hot gas that make the night sky come alive. This Level 2 DK Reader will build reading skills while teaching...
17) Space!
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Computer-generated illustrations reveal the wonders of the universe, from the big bang and black holes to space travel."--Back cover.
18) Seeing stars
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Publisher
Phaidon Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
A graphically stunning, comprehensive introduction to the constellations This artful and accessible introduction to constellations equips readers with the information they need to locate, name, and explain all 88 internationally recognized constellations. Each cluster of stars is featured alongside the "story" (mythological or historical) behind its naming, tips on how to find it, what times of year it is visible, and key stars and asterisms within...
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Español
Description
Many young learners are astonished to discover that the sun is a star. As the sole star of our solar system, all life on Earth depends on the sun. The most amazing and engrossing facts about the sun are found in this stellar volume, including its structure, temperature, and age. Readers will learn about the twinkling lights they see in the night sky, which are other stars light-years away. This motivating book with its incredible images and entertaining...
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