Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the wonders of the cosmos with this award-winning picture book!

Join a Native American child on an adventure to explore the mysteries of the universe, as you discover the magic of moons, meteors, constellations, and galaxies together.

"Guides readers into a world that is eye-opening and page-turning!" - UP Authors (2014 cover design award winner)

This STEM book is a perfect way to introduce young minds to our solar system and beyond (children 4 - 9, Pre-K - 4th grade). Kids will love the exciting finding activity and the challenge of distinguishing between planets and stars. With captivating images and engaging language, Bright Star Night Star inspires young readers to develop a lifelong love for science and astronomy.

Online SECRETS and glossaryConstellation finding activityTongue twistersFirst Nations/American Indian characters

Don't miss this children's science book with characters of color and rich illustrations of the night sky and heavenly bodies by Spanish illustrator Luis F. Sanz (Why Juan Can't Sleep: A Funny Mystery) that aid vocabulary comprehension. About 400 read-aloud words by best-selling author and college media instructor Karl Beckstrand (enjoy all 60 of his multiracial books).

Discover Monument Valley and expose your child to the starry skies (and a little astrophysics) tonight! Get the all-in-one educational book, 4 Career Books for Kids (The Bridge of the Golden Wood: A Parable on How to Earn a Living; Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm; Great Cape o' Colors - Capa de colores [English-Spanish])--each with online SECRETS, free ebooks, and classroom lesson plans: KidsWorldBooks (Worldwide rights under the sun (c) 2014), libraries, and major distributors.

LOOK inside! 8.5"x8.5", 30 page, full-color children's poem/astronomy book for girls/boys to grow up on. School/homeschool ESL/ELL/ESOL/ESE. No AI, CRT, gender, or orientation discussions--just happy multicultural fun! LCCN: 2013913403; JNF051040, JUV011040, JUV036000, JUV010000, JUV020000, JUV054000, GAM020000; YNNZ, YPMP51; ISBN Hard: 978-0985398880, ISBN Soft: 978-0615856155 (ebook ISBN: 978-1310128097)

Author: Karl Beckstrand
Publisher: Premio Publishing & Gozo Books
Published: 05/19/2014
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d
ISBN: 9780985398880
Audience: Ages 4-8

About the Author
Sanz, Luis F.: - "Artist Luis F. Sanz was born in a little village in the northwest of Spain called Villafranca del Bierzo. He has been drawing all his life-in Europe and the United States. In 2001 he earned his BFA in Salamanca, Spain. He has created original work for various publications including the international Spanish paper El País. El ilustrador Luis F. Sanz nació en Villafranca del Bierzo, España. Ha dibujado toda su vida - en Europa y en los Estados Unidos. Licenciado en Bellas Artes en 2001 en Salamanca, su trabajo se puede ver en numerosas publicaciones, incluyendo el diario El País."Beckstrand, Karl: - Media professor Karl Beckstrand is the bestselling and award-winning author/illustrator of 23 multicultural/multilingual books and more than 60 ebook titles (reviews by Publisher's Weekly, Kirkus, School Library Journal, The Horn Book, ForeWord Reviews). Raised in San Jose, CA (he knows the secret to peeling avocados), he has a B.A. in journalism from BYU, an M.A. in international relations from APU, and a broadcast/film certificate from Film A. Academy. Since 2004 he has run Premio Publishing. His survival western, To Swallow the Earth, won a 2016 International Book Award. Beckstrand has presented to Taiwan's Global Leadership for Youth, city and state governments, festivals, and schools. His nationally lauded Y.A. stories, ebook mysteries, nonfiction, Spanish/bilingual/ESL, wordless, career, and STEM books feature ethnically diverse characters-and usually end with a twist. His work has appeared in: Amazon, Baker & Taylor, Barnes & Noble, Costco, Deseret Book, Follett, Apple/iBooks, Ingram, Papercrafts Magazine, Target.com, The U.S. Congressional Record, Walmart.com, FB, Twitter, https: //KarlBeckstrand.com, https: //PremioBooks.com