Stars

This book explores the role of Stars in our solar system. It is part of an updated series that covers each of the eight planets, the Sun and the Moon and the dwarf planets.
Students will discover fascinating facts about the Stars and find answers to questions like:
What is a star?
How did stars form?
Why are old starts sometimes called Red Giants?
What are Blue Giants, White Giants and Yellow Dwarves?
What constellations do people see in the Southern Hemisphere?
How do people study stars?

Contents:
The Night Sky
What is a Star?
Constellations
Studying Stars
Star Fact Summary
Glossary
Index

It is part of a series making astronomy accessible to students. It contains up-to-date scientific information. captivating photographs and illustrations with easy-to-read text.

Special features:

fact summaries
fun fact boxes interspersed throughout containing additional fascinating information
a listing of relevant websites