Star Stuff

Written and illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson

A boy's wonder at the stars leads him to explore the universe's mysteries.

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42 pages· 559 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD760L

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Bookroo's summary

Journey with a curious boy whose fascination with the stars at the 1939 World's Fair ignites a lifelong quest for cosmic understanding. From stargazing in Brooklyn to pioneering space exploration, Carl Sagan's story inspires a new generation of dreamers. Discover how his passion for the universe transformed him into a renowned scientist, bringing the wonders of the cosmos into homes everywhere. What mysteries will he uncover, and how will his journey change the way we see the stars?

From the publisher

For every child who has ever looked up at the stars and asked, “What are they?” comes the story of a curious boy who never stopped wondering: Carl Sagan.

When Carl Sagan was a young boy he went to the 1939 World’s Fair and his life was changed forever. From that day on he never stopped marveling at the universe and seeking to understand it better. Star Stuff follows Carl from his days star gazing from the bedroom window of his Brooklyn apartment, through his love of speculative science fiction novels, to his work as an internationally renowned scientist who worked on the Voyager missions exploring the farthest reaches of space. This book introduces the beloved man who brought the mystery of the cosmos into homes across America to a new generation of dreamers and star gazers.