The Stars: A Gazillion Suns by Laura Perdew (English) Paperback Book

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A full-color nonfiction picture book for ages 5 to 8 about those billions of stars you see when you look up into the nighttime sky! The Universe is full of billions of twinkling stars that humans have told stories about, navigated by, and made wishes upon for centuries. But what is a star made of? How long will its light last? In The Stars: A Gazillion Suns, the character of the Universe takes us on a journey among the stars and explains how they are born, what makes them twinkle, how many there are, and even how they will come to an end. The Universe's conversational tone helps to engage and inform, bringing complex scientific concepts to a level kids can grasp. The two alien characters provide hilarious commentary while a poem at the beginning encourages language arts connections! Through a hands-on activity and a glossary, kids are invited to explore a world previously out of reach. Perfect as a read aloud or for beginner readers! The Stars: A Gazillion Suns is part of a set of four books in the Picture Book Science series that explore our incredible solar system. Other titles in this series include The Sun: Shining Star of the Solar System; The Earth: One-of-a-Kind Planet; and The Moon: Small-but-Mighty Neighbor. Provides layered text and back matter that encourage more in-depth discovery Promotes a sense of awe and wonder in astronomy Uses humor to engage children's attention Promotes cross-curriculum learning through poetry Includes a hands-on, science-minded project to help support and reinforce deeper learning Meets Next Generation Science Standards in Earth's Place in the Universe and Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles for grades K through 3 About the Picture Book Science series and Nomad Press Nomad Press books in the Picture Book Science series present real-world examples of science topics kids find fascinating! These nonfiction picture books consist of engaging narratives paired with detailed, accurate illustrations and layered text that offers ample opportunity for discussion and reflection. Elementary-aged children are equipped to recognize basic science concepts and identify the different ways they are demonstrated in real life, while being impressed with the idea that science is a constant part of our lives and not limited to classrooms and laboratories. All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Author Biography

Laura Perdew is an author, writing consultant, and former middle school teacher. She has written more than 30 books for the education market on a wide range of subjects including, wetlands conservation, renewable energy, animal adaptations, and extinction. Her book Biodiversity: Explore the Diversity of Life on Earth (Nomad Press, 2019) earned a Booklist starred review and was a Junior Library Guild selection. Laura is a long-time member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and an avid runner and hiker. She lives in Boulder, Colorado. Shululu (Hui Li) has always been driven by curiosity. She is the illustrator of several nonfiction picture books from Nomad Press. She earned a PhD in computational chemistry from the University of Chicago and her research has been published in the world's most influential science journals, including Science and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. She lives with her family in New York, New York.

Review

Booklist"This visually appealing set in the Picture Book Science series (4 new titles) offers solid introductions to four members of our solar system. Age appropriate, easily digestible explanations describe the origins of each entity, how it evolved to its current state, how it affects human life, and what its future may hold. The text also addresses concerns, such as air, water, and light pollution, and concludes with a nicely designed activity. The size and life cycle of stars are illuminated in The Stars, which prompts readers to investigate a constellation."Praise for other books by Laura Perdew Biodiversity Explore the Diversity of Life on Earth with Environmental Science Activities for Kids Booklist Top 10 Nonfiction Series for 2020"Build It Environmental Science (4 titles) Gr. 4-8. Mixing comics and thoughtfully designed activities with solid information, this series accessibly explores with precision such topics as biodiversity, biomes, and Earth's garbage problem."Read more online. BooklistTop 10 Books on the Environment & Sustainability for Youth: 2020"Activities and accessible text bring the importance and complexity of biodiversity to upper-elementary and middle-school students." Booklist Starred Review"Nomad applies its dependable activity-book format to the new Build It Environmental Science series (4 titles). Here biodiversity is placed under the microscope--sometimes literally--in a text that makes daunting concepts, such as evolution, levels of biodiversity (genetic, species, or ecosystem), and why biodiversity matters, easy to understand without sacrificing scientific precision. . . By book's end, readers will truly understand what biodiversity is, its importance to the health of the planet, and humans' impact on the complex natural systems where it thrives." Extinction: What Happened to the Dinosaurs, Mastodons, and Dodo Birds? National Science Teachers Association Recommends"This book uses the concept of extinction to teach a little chemistry, a little climatology, paleontology, biology (biodiversity), ecology, and a lot of geology. The science information is historical and current, drawing on three-dimensional learning, incorporating science practices to determine what factors affect extinction in general and specifically. The integration of concepts help bring the science alive and relevant." Praise for other books in the Picture Book Science series Forces: Physical Science for Kids, by Andi Diehn Booklist Starred Review March 15, 2018"Forces, despite its down-to-earth scientific grounding, manages to do the nearly impossible. Diehn brings gravity, magnetism, push-pull forces, and friction to life in everyday contexts, without a hint of schoolroom jargon. Children, parents, and teachers alike can enjoy learning the charming, often funny, relatable, and accessible science within this Picture Book Science series (4 titles) offering."PSLA Literature Review"This is a great introduction to space and the constellations for a young reader. ... Highly recommended for an elementary collection."

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Praise for other books in the Picture Book Science series Forces: Physical Science for Kids, by Andi Diehn Booklist Starred Review March 15, 2018 " Forces , despite its down-to-earth scientific grounding, manages to do the nearly impossible. Diehn brings gravity, magnetism, push-pull forces, and friction to life in everyday contexts, without a hint of schoolroom jargon. Children, parents, and teachers alike can enjoy learning the charming, often funny, relatable, and accessible science within this Picture Book Science series (4 titles) offering."

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Praise for other books in the Picture Book Science series Forces: Physical Science for Kids, by Andi Diehn Booklist Starred Review March 15, 2018 " Forces , despite its down-to-earth scientific grounding, manages to do the nearly impossible. Diehn brings gravity, magnetism, push-pull forces, and friction to life in everyday contexts, without a hint of schoolroom jargon. Children, parents, and teachers alike can enjoy learning the charming, often funny, relatable, and accessible science within this Picture Book Science series (4 titles) offering."

Details ISBN1619309920 Author Hui Li Pages 32 Audience Age 5-8 Series Picture Book Science Language English Year 2021 Illustrator Hui Li ISBN-10 1619309920 ISBN-13 9781619309920 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-03-15 UK Release Date 2021-03-15 Imprint Nomad Press Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-03-15 NZ Release Date 2021-03-15 US Release Date 2021-03-15 Illustrations 28 Illustrations, color Publisher Nomad Press (VT) DEWEY 523.8 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this

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