Discusses what stars are, why they twinkle, how constellations were named, how telescopes are used to study stars, and more.

"The Monthly Sky Guide offers a clear and simple introduction to the skies of the northern hemisphere for beginners"--

Welcome to the Universe is a personal guided tour of the cosmos by three of today's leading astrophysicists. Inspired by the enormously popular introductory astronomy course that Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott taught together at Princeton, this book covers it all--from planets, stars, and galaxies to black holes, wormholes, and time travel. Describing the latest discoveries in astrophysics, the informative and entertaining...

"In this newly updated and expanded edition of their classic work, Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion illuminate the night sky as never before, providing novice stargazers and professional astronomers alike with the most informative, user-friendly, comprehensive, and authoritative celestial field guide available. The product of a thirty-year collaboration between one of the world's leading astronomy writers and the world's foremost celestial mapmaker, Stars...

Students will learn about the ways scientists look at the stars and how they can use what they see. They will learn about the life span of stars and the various stages they pass through. Includes NASA footage.

With the help of a friendly sparrow, the little moon princess, who is afraid of the dark, uses the jewels on the surface of her moon to light up the sky.

The day Cassie has been dreading since she first arrived at Starling Academy is here. She has been chosen to make the journey to Wishworld for the next Wish Mission. Cassie is so sensitive and perceptive she'll be a natural! But her mission is even harder than she feared when everything just seems all wrong. Could Cassie be the first Star Darling who simply can't make her Wisher's wish come true?

"In Constellations, early fluent readers will explore the science behind stars and their patterns, as well as the history behind their mapping. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore outer space and constellations. An infographic, sidebars, and an activity offer kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about stars and constellations using our safe search engine that provides...

A young boy named Tim finds an unusual discovery on the rooftop of his orphanage that plunges him into a secret world, inhabited by curious creatures that control the night.