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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, I Know Exactly What You Are
Contributor(s): Kregenow, Julia (Author), Saldaņa, Carmen (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 1492670065     ISBN-13: 9781492670063
Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
OUR PRICE: $15.29  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2018
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry - General
Dewey: 523.8
Age Level: 6-9
Grade Level: 1-4
Lexile Measure: 750(Not Available)
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.1" W x 10.2" L (0.80 lbs) 40 pages
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2018
School Library Journal 08/01/2018 pg. 81
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 197887
Reading Level: 3.1   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:

Experience this classic lullaby through the fresh lens of astrophysicist Julia Kregenow, PhD. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, I Know Exactly What You Are engages the little star lovers in your life with the whimsical but real science of the stars, to a tune we all know and love.

Do you know why stars twinkle? It's time to find out

Written to the classic melody of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" by an expert in astrophysics, is the perfect primer for learning exactly what those twinkling little stars are doing way up high in the sky. Discover how stars are created, what they're made of, and even what makes them look like they're twinkling.

Stars are not only great for wishing upon, but they are also spectacular examples of scientific magic. From atmospheric turbulence to fusing atoms, these delightful (more accurate ) lyrics will become your new favorite version of this classic tune. Instead of wondering what stars are, you will know for sure

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
I know exactly what you are
Opaque ball of hot dense gas,
million times our planet's mass,
looking small because you're far,
I know exactly what you are.


Contributor Bio(s): Kregenow, Julia: - Julia M. Kregenow, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer at Penn State University. She has a PhD in astrophysics from UC Berkeley and her BA in physics (with math and music minors) from Wittenberg University.Saldana, Carmen: - Carmen Saldaņa lives in Gijon, a rainy little town in the north of Spain. As long as she can remember she has always loved stories, painting, and drawing. After studying art, she worked in advertising as a graphic designer and art director. Now she works full-time as a children's book illustrator.
 
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