Star Stuff
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Star Stuff

Written and illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson

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

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,536 ratings
42 pages· 564 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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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.

Awards

Orbis Pictus Honor (2015)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
42
Words
564
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD760L
Themes & topics
Books about travelBooks about scienceBooks about explorersBooks about scientistsBooks about stars
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~R
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
174608
Publication
Published
October 14, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781596439603

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