Stars and constellations / Nick Hunter.
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TextSeries: Center for the Collaborative Classroom : Making Meaning ; Grade K Unit 8 Alternate title | Night SkyPublisher: Chicago, Ill. : Capstone Heinemann Library, [2014]Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cmContent type: - text
- volume
- 9781432975173 (hb)
- 9781432975227 (pb)
- Making Meaning : Grade K Unit 8 Alternate title
- 523.8 HUN 23
- QB801.7 .H86 2014
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Out of this world -- What are stars? -- Our own star -- What makes stars shine? -- Where do stars come from? -- Do stars last forever? -- Constellations -- Across the universe -- Exploring stars -- Visiting the stars -- Beliefs of the past -- See for yourself -- Finding constellations.
2.9
K-3
700L Lexile
P Fountas
Center for the Collaborative Classroom Curriculum.
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