Folklore and Legends of the Universe
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · Est. 14 min read-aloud

Folklore and Legends of the Universe

Written by Isaac Asimov Francis Reddy , and Greg Walz-Chojnacki

Part of the Isaac Asimov's New Library of the Universe series

Long before telescopes, people told stories to explain the sky above them.

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32 pages· 1,771 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud· ~960L· AR 6.2 · 0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

How did ancient peoples explain the sun, the moon, the stars and the planets? This book from Isaac Asimov's New Library of the Universe tours the myths, legends and beliefs that cultures around the world built around the night sky, and compares those stories with what scientists know today. Revised and updated by Francis Reddy and Greg Walz-Chojnacki.

From the publisher

Asimov's original work forms the basis for a fascinating mixture of science fact and speculation, combined with a simple prose style. The unique result is a series capable of answering, in an understandable and truly informative way, the multitude of questions children ask when they gaze skyward.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Words
1,771
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~960L
AR book level
6.2
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
12282
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~W
AR interest level
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Publication
Published
January 1, 1996
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780836812343
LCCN
95040363
OCLC
33104205

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