Stars and galaxies / by James Buckley, Jr.

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Learn about the night sky in this Level 2 nonfiction reader featuring photographs, diagrams, fun facts, and strong visual clues, and perfect for 5-7 year old beginning to read fluently with support.

Explore the stars and constellations of the Milky Way and beyond in Stars and Galaxies . From dwarfs to supergiants, learn about the glowing balls of hot gas that make the night sky come alive.

This Level 2 DK Reader will build reading skills while teaching exciting vocabulary and explaining how long it takes stars' light to reach Earth, what constellations look like, and even how to stargaze, taking young readers on an amazing adventure in the sky.

Perfect for 5-7 year olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities.

Series Overview: Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With shiny new jackets and brand-new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts and contains a glossary and index, making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3-11.