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Become an expert on the stars in the sky with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff!
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. Plus, this book contains a special section in the back all about the August 2017 total eclipse of the sun that will be visible throughout most of the United States.
Amaze your friends with all you've learned in this engaging, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! There's even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they've learned! Learning science has never been so much fun!
Author Notes
Joe Rao serves as an instructor and guest lecturer at New York's Hayden Planetarium. He writes about astronomy for Natural History magazine, the Farmer's Almanac , Space.com, as well as many other publications. He is also an on-camera meteorologist for News 12 Westchester, New York. In 2015 he was voted "Best Local Television Personality" by the readers of Westchester Magazine. Joe was also nominated for an Emmy in 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2016 for On-Camera Achievement. Joe, his wife Renate, and their two children Joseph and Maria, reside in Putnam County, New York.
Mark Borgions is an award-winning designer, illustrator, and animator. His illustrations have been published worldwide in advertising, editorial, and in children's books. He is also cocreator of a bestselling series of audio plays in his homeland of Belgium. As an animator, he creates motion graphics and character animation for clients across the globe. He lives with his wife and two kids in Antwerp, Belgium.
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 2-4-Information about our solar system is presented in a readable chapter book, but most of the material is old news; however, the emphasis on stargazing is timely considering the 2017 solar eclipse. Short chapters focus on the basics: the sun, the moon, the stars, the planets, and meteors and comets. A final chapter on solar and lunar eclipses is detailed, offering not just facts but also historical context and important tips on viewing a solar eclipse safely. The text flows smoothly, and the comic illustrations will appeal to kids, although readers will need strong vocabulary and comprehension skills to absorb the content. The information is up-to-date, and the chapter on eclipses makes the volume worth adding to the collection, since it can be difficult to find accurate, accessible books about an event that was last experienced in 1918. VERDICT A general purchase for those seeking information on the August 2017 solar eclipse for strong chapter book readers.-Casey O'Leary, Mooresville Public Library, IN © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
This informational easy-reader introduction to astronomy includes chapters on familiar objects in the sky: the sun, moon, planets, meteors and comets, stars, and eclipses (with a special section on the 2017 total solar eclipse). The informative explanations are presented in a cheerful, conversational narrative format. Full-color cartoonlike illustrations feature children engaged in observations. A quiz is appended. (c) Copyright 2018. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.