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Looking Up!: The Science of Stargazing (Ready-to-Read Level 3) Hardcover – Illustrated, April 25 2017
by
Joe Rao
(Author),
Mark Borgions
(Illustrator)
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Become an expert on the stars in the sky with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff!
Did you know that comets are sometimes called “hairy stars?” Or that if you saw a sunset on the moon, the sun would look white because the moon doesn’t have an atmosphere? You’ll learn this and much more as you become an expert on the objects in the sky. Plus, this book contains a special section in the back all about the August 2017 total eclipse of the sun that will be visible throughout most of the United States.
Amaze your friends with all you’ve learned in this engaging, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! There’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning science has never been so much fun!
Did you know that comets are sometimes called “hairy stars?” Or that if you saw a sunset on the moon, the sun would look white because the moon doesn’t have an atmosphere? You’ll learn this and much more as you become an expert on the objects in the sky. Plus, this book contains a special section in the back all about the August 2017 total eclipse of the sun that will be visible throughout most of the United States.
Amaze your friends with all you’ve learned in this engaging, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! There’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning science has never been so much fun!
- Reading age6 - 8 years
- Print length48 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level1 - 3
- Lexile measureNC1070L
- Dimensions15.24 x 0.76 x 22.86 cm
- PublisherSimon Spotlight
- Publication dateApril 25 2017
- ISBN-101481479180
- ISBN-13978-1481479189
Product description
About the Author
Joe Rao serves as an instructor and guest lecturer at New York’s Hayden Planetarium. He writes about astronomy for Natural History magazine, the Farmer’s Almanac, Space.com, as well as many other publications. He is also an on-camera meteorologist for News 12 Westchester, New York. In 2015 he was voted “Best Local Television Personality” by the readers of Westchester Magazine. Joe was also nominated for an Emmy in 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2016 for On-Camera Achievement. Joe, his wife Renate, and their two children Joseph and Maria, reside in Putnam County, New York.
Mark Borgions is an award-winning designer, illustrator, and animator. His illustrations have been published worldwide in advertising, editorial, and in children’s books. He is also cocreator of a bestselling series of audio plays in his homeland of Belgium. As an animator, he creates motion graphics and character animation for clients across the globe. He lives with his wife and two kids in Antwerp, Belgium.
Mark Borgions is an award-winning designer, illustrator, and animator. His illustrations have been published worldwide in advertising, editorial, and in children’s books. He is also cocreator of a bestselling series of audio plays in his homeland of Belgium. As an animator, he creates motion graphics and character animation for clients across the globe. He lives with his wife and two kids in Antwerp, Belgium.
Product details
- Publisher : Simon Spotlight; Illustrated edition (April 25 2017)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 48 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1481479180
- ISBN-13 : 978-1481479189
- Item weight : 227 g
- Dimensions : 15.24 x 0.76 x 22.86 cm
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Karen Green
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good book but..
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 18, 2019Verified Purchase
Maybe it was me not reading the blurb carefully enough, but it's an American publication. It's a good book for a youngster but will buy a UK publication for her at Christmas
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Mark Rivers
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Informative
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 10, 2020Verified Purchase
Really informative book great value for money

ef hijstee
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Fun book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 26, 2020Verified Purchase
Good guide for children to enjoy

lauren alston
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Fantastic book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 20, 2019Verified Purchase
Fantastic book for my space mad 6 year old.

anna jones
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Good for school
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 8, 2018Verified Purchase
Great book for research