The Sky Is Full of Stars
The Sky Is Full of Stars
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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 Book Series
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$8.99
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
1,356
Word count
570L
Lexile measure
Apr 1, 1983
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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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780064450027
    Publication Date
    April 1, 1983
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Original Publication Date
    April 1, 1983
    Page Count
    40
    Word Count
    1356
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    85042990
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    44114877
    Lexile® Level
    570L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    13825
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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