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An introduction to stars with information about their age, size, colors, and other characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index.

A special event turns a tiny, almost invisible star into one of the brightest and most beautiful stars the world has ever seen.

Brilliantly colored paintings illustrate this introduction to constellations and the animals which ancient stargazers imagined as they made their observations of the night sky.

Explains what stars are and what people have thought about them in different times and places.

Describes what stars are and various types of stars, including the sun and several constellations.

Considers how stars come into being, change and grow older, and eventually come to an end.

"Describes the life story of a star, introducing red giants, planetary nebulae, supernovas, and black holes. Also discusses different galaxies of the Universe, including the Milky Way. Provides statistics and diagrams"--

Learn about the stars: what is a star, how stars are formed and more.