Ada and the Galaxies

A young stargazer faces foggy nights. Can her grandfather help her uncover the universe's secrets?

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Ada loves stargazing on a Maine island with her grandparents. By day, she explores nature, but at night, the stars captivate her. This year, fog threatens her celestial view. Will her grandfather's ingenuity reveal the universe's wonders despite the weather? Dive into a tale of exploration and cosmic curiosity, where the night sky's mysteries await discovery.

From the publisher

Stargazers rejoice! In his first book for children, renowned physicist Alan Lightman and collaborators, with help from the Hubble telescope, light up the night sky. New York Times best-selling author Alan Lightman, in collaboration with Olga Pastuchiv, brings galaxies close in a stunning picture-book tribute to the interconnectedness of the natural world. Layering photographs taken from the Hubble telescope into charming and expressive art, illustrator Susanna Chapman zooms in on one child’s experiences: Ada knows that the best place for star-gazing is on the island in Maine where she vacations with her grandparents. By day, she tracks osprey in the trees, paddles a kayak, and hunts for shells. But she’s most in her element when the sun goes down and the stars blink to life. Will the fog this year foil her plans, or will her grandfather find a way to shine a spotlight on the vast puzzle of the universe . . . until the weather turns?

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