The Sky Is Full of Stars
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1983 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

The Sky Is Full of Stars

Written by Franklyn M Branley · Illustrated by Felicia Bond

Part of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2 series

Discover the secrets of stars and constellations with hands-on stargazing adventures.

3.9 Goodreads · 106 ratings
40 pages· 1,356 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud· 570L
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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a celestial journey with young stargazers as they explore the mysteries of stars and constellations. Learn to identify star colors and brightness, and create your own mini planetarium. This engaging picture book combines vivid illustrations with interactive activities, making it perfect for curious minds eager to unlock the wonders of the night sky. Will you uncover the secrets hidden among the stars?

From the publisher

Read and find out about stars and stargazing in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Young stargazers learn about different star colors and brightnesses, how to locate major constellations, and how to make mini planetariums by using coffee cans and flashlights.”A fine job of encouraging young people to look at stars and constellations. Highly recommended as a science resource book.” –Science and Children. “A dandy book for [primary grade] readers.” –AP.This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It’s a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids’ scientific interestsBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
1,356
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
570L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
13825
Publication
Published
April 1, 1983
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064450027

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