stars

There are billions of trillions of stars in the universe and approximately 9,000 of them can be seen with the naked eye. Learn more about stars and the relationship between the Earth and stars.

"This moving biography powerfully parallels the kindling of Cecilia Payne's own curiosity and her scientific career with the process of a star's birth, from mere possibility in an expanse of space to an eventual, breathtaking explosion of light"--.

"Take a deep dive into the creation, arrangement, and composition of the universe. This book covers a wide range of material, including gravity, the Big Bang, the shape and age of the universe, stars, planetary bodies, black holes, dark matter, and the cosmic calendar"--Kirkus Reviews.

"One evening after crawling into bed, a downcast little girl named Benni notices something shimmering outside of her window. The shimmering object comes closer and closer until Benni is face-to-face with a brilliant star that has fallen right out of the sky! Through her encounter with the star, Benni learns the power of self-love and self-confidence and wakes up the next morning feeling as bright as the star she spotted in the sky"--Amazon.

"This field guide highlights 100 objects that can be seen in the night sky. Readers will gain a greater understanding about how to spot these things, including constellations and objects in our solar system"--OCLC.

"Luna begins her stack with a single chair. But it's not quite tall enough. So she adds a stool, then some books...and her bed...and before she knows it, she's thrown a pile of plates, a bathtub (currently occupied), and a whale up there too...Finally, after she flings...bigger and wackier things into the stack...she is able to reach into the sky for just what she wants: a star of her own to use as a night-light"--Provided by publisher.

"Tapping into children's natural curiosity about the vastness of space, this stunning encyclopedia will enchant every budding astronaut. You'll discover many fascinating facts about our neighboring planets and the latest space technology! Broken down by type, each object is presented in a clear, engaging way, with stunning images and bite-sized chunks of information. Young stargazers will be intrigued by the detailed NASA photography that brings the mysteries of outer space down to Earth!"--Provided by publisher.

Space can be weird. How do planets form? What are black holes? In this title, readers will explore the science behind how outer space works. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography are included.

Without its light and warmth, we wouldn't even be on Earth. The sun is a powerful source of life.

Learn all about the huge balls of gas that dot our night sky and give us light during the day.