stars

"Did you know that comets are sometimes called 'hairy stars?' Or that if you saw a sunset on the moon, the sun would look white because the moon doesn't have an atmosphere? You'll learn this and much more as you become an expert on the objects in the sky."--Publisher.

What are constellations? Who named them? Where can they be found? Ancient peoples believed constellations held clues to the future. These groupings of stars helped farmers plant crops and sailors find their way home. Budding astronomers will learn all about constellations, including the history of studying the stars, how today's constellations were named, and how constellations help today's astronomers.

Stubborn Tessa is tasked with helping Ava, an army brat who has trouble feeling at home since she moves so often, when she loses her dog, the one constant in her life.

"Life on Starland is anything but normal these days. The Star Darlings continue to experience mysterious phenomena while trying to focus on their studies and maintain their cover. Star athlete Astra is chosen for the next Wish Mission. Her overconfident nature leads her to quick conclusions about her Wisher's true wish. Can Astra put aside her own interests and assumptions and help Emma before time runs out?"--Back cover.

Describes the physical characteristics and life cycles of the stars and discusses how they form and release the various gases and minerals that make life on earth possible.

Discusses the stars, constellations, planets, moon, and Milky Way.

Profiles fifteen constellations, including Ursa Major and Orion, presenting their background myths, illustrations, and instructions for finding them.

A lonely fox develops an unlikely friendship with a star, whose rays help him forage for food, dance in the rain, and keep him warm.

Early fluent readers will explore the science behind shooting stars and the differences between meteors and meteorites.

Early fluent readers will explore the science behind stars and their patterns, as well as the history behind their mapping.