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The shooting star

"When the electricity goes out, Grandma shows the family the joys of stargazing"--Google Books.
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Stars

top-secret data
"Welcome, Agent 359. This file is full of top-secret information about stars. Learn about what they are made of, how they form, and different stars throughout history. Then, discover what we are learning about them now. What will you do with your new knowledge? Good luck and remember these are top secret space files!"--.
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Star in the jar

2021
"When a little boy stumbles across a lost star, he decides to take care of it, putting it in a jar and carrying it with him everywhere. But when the sky calls out for its missing star, can the little boy and his sister figure out a way to return the star to its friends in the sky . . .even if it means saying goodbye forever?"--OCLC.
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The sun

the star of our solar system
2022
"All about the Sun, the star of our solar system. Young readers will learn . . . facts about the huge, shining ball that makes life on Earth possible. . . . Diagrams and photos explain concepts like day and night, eclipses, and sunspots"--Provided by publisher.
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Nebula

2022
Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts about nebulae while also developing word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.
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Find the constellations

Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey's passion for astronomy evident on every page. New 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. There's also a new online resource that allows readers to track the positions of the planets in the night sky till the year 2100.
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Welcome to Rosas!

2023
"Walt Disney Animation Studios Wish is set to release Fall 2023, during the Studio's 100th year. A film that could only come from Disney Animation, the epic animated musical is inspired by the legacy of films from the studio and asks the question: 'How did the wishing star, upon which so many characters wished, come to be?' The story, set in Rosas, the kingdom of wishes where wishes can literally come true, follows Asha--an optimist with a sharp wit who cares endlessly about her community. In a moment of desperation, Asha makes an impassioned plea to the stars, which is answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, they face the most formidable of foes to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen"--From the publisher's web site.
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Spotting stars and constellations with Velma

2023
"There's much more to stars than meets the eye! Come along with science expert Velma and the other members of the Mystery Inc. gang and learn what constellations you can spot, how stars form, and how stars can die in huge explosions"--Provided by publisher.
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The birthplace of stars

2024
"Explores how the James Webb Space Telescope has allowed scientists to study stars and the dense clouds of space dust where they are born"--Provided by publisher.
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Constellations for kids

an easy guide to discovering the stars
2021
"This book will show young astronomers how to read the night sky as they discover more than [twenty] unique constellations. From Canis Major to Cassiopeia, each constellation includes easy-to-check sky maps with bright illustrations and guidance on the direction and how high from the horizon you'll need to look. You'll also find step-by-steps on how to use other stars to guide the way, plus a look at the mythology behind each constellation"--Provided by publisher.
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