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Starstruck: The Cosmic Journey of Neil deGrasse Tyson Hardcover – Picture Book, October 9, 2018

by Kathleen Krull (Author), Paul Brewer (Author), Frank Morrison (Illustrator)
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★ An Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year selection

A picture-book biography on science superstar Neil deGrasse Tyson, the groundbreaking American astrophysicist whose work has inspired a generation of young scientists and astronomers to reach for the stars! Perfect for STEM curricula and readers of all ages.

Young Neil deGrasse Tyson was starstruck when he first visited the sky theater at the Hayden Planetarium in New York City. He couldn't believe the crowded, glittering night sky at the planetarium was real--until a visit to the country years later revealed the impossible.

That discovery was like rocket fuel for Neil's passion about space. His quest for knowledge took him from the roof of his apartment building to a science expedition in northwest Africa, to a summer astronomy camp beneath a desert sky, and finally back home to become the director of the Hayden Planetarium, where it all began. Before long, Neil became America's favorite guide to the cosmos.

This story of how one boy's quest for knowledge about space leads him to become a star scientist is perfect for young readers who are fascinated by the universe, aspiring scientists, and the dreamer in all of us. It will ignite your own sense of wonder.

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  3. Print length
    48 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    870L
  7. Dimensions
    8.95 x 0.41 x 11.25 inches
  8. Publisher
    Crown Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    October 9, 2018
  10. ISBN-10
    9780399550249
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0399550249
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K-Gr 3—This picture book biography of Neil deGrasse Tyson perfectly conveys his fascination with space and determination to study it. Authors Krull and Brewer trace his journey full circle from his first trip to the Hayden Planetarium to his current role as the planetarium's director. Morrison's illustrations show Neil's "starstruck" wonder, as well as his energy and enthusiasm. Spreads that feature Neil and the night sky showcase him in the perfect setting. The text is upbeat but honest about the challenges he overcame to reach his goal. Key events, such as viewing a solar eclipse aboard a floating laboratory, meeting Carl Sagan, and the uproar of reclassifying Pluto are included. The author's note gives more details about Neil's background, education, and family; there is also a list of sources. This title would work well in a unit on space or contemporary biographies. VERDICT A stellar biography for young readers who have their eyes on the stars. Highly recommended.—Suzanne Costner, Fairview Elementary School, Maryville, TN

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"A stellar biography for young readers who have their eyes on the stars." —School Library Journal, starred review

"An informative and entertaining title for aspiring young scientists." —Kirkus Reviews

"Inspirational and informative, this will make a popular addition to biography and STEM collections." —Booklist

"This uplifting biography captures its subject’s relatability, natural curiosity, and infectious enthusiasm for science." —Publishers Weekly

"Krull distills Tyson’s infectiousness for a picture book audience" —The Bulletin

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0399550240
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crown Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (October 9, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780399550249
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399550249
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 870L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.95 x 0.41 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 139 ratings

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    PAUL BREWER is an author and illustrator of many humorous books for children. He wrote and illustrated You Must Be Joking! and You Must Be Joking, Two!—joke books that also help kids learn the art of telling a good joke. He illustrated the popular “Robert” series of chapter books for grades 2-3, written by the late Barbara Seuling. He has collaborated on Starstruck: The Cosmic Journey of Neil deGrasse Tyson and many other books with his wife and children’s book author, Kathleen Krull. Paul Brewer lives in San Diego, CA. Visit him at www.paulbrewer.com AND https://facebook.com/paul.brewer1

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    KATHLEEN KRULL is well known for her innovative, award-winning nonfiction for young readers, which includes the successful Lives of... series. Kathleen Krull lives in San Diego, CA. Visit her at www.kathleenkrull.com AND http://facebook.com/kathleen.krull

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Fowziyyah
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Children's Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
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Great story to inspire your favorite child 🚸! Pretty illustration, captivating story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
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Sent to my 7 grandchildren for Christmas to introduce a new adventure.
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David Geegoo
5.0 out of 5 stars My 3 year old grand son is glued to this book
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2022
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From what his mother told me , my 3 year old grandson who already is curious and loves books is excited about this one very much...
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Native NY Mother
5.0 out of 5 stars Our Favorite Bedtime Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2019
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This book is fantastic. It is a wonderfully written autobiography for children. I am impressed with the themes that are covered, including nods to middle class families dealing with limited budgets, teachers that may not understand/appreciate a child who exhibits different abilities and those teachers that promote growth and higher achievement. What a wonderful NY story, which could translate to any major city and the difficulty seeing the stars at night. I was glad to see that Dr. Tyson discussed the reality of racism and prejudices that young African-American children encounter. It is a great book for science buffs and little children who aspire to greatness.
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Tomas Milo
5.0 out of 5 stars A great biography about a fascinating man!
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2018
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I enjoyed this book more than I was expecting to. The author really captures Neil DeGrasse Tyson’s energy and passion. I think he is a great role model for children and this is a great book to introduce his story to children. It goes from his childhood to present day and details his success and struggles. It will definitely appeal to older students with each page having a paragraph of text. I recommend this to all who want to learn about Neil DeGrasse Tyson.
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sandra dunn
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book.
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2022
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Found it to be inspiring for the preteen reader.
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Christi O.
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2022
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This our son's favorite book!
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emf
5.0 out of 5 stars Great information, probably 9 years and up
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2019
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Great book about how Tyson became interested in astrophysics and then followed his dream. I read this too my fifth graders at school and it holds their attention. My own son is 7 and he drifted a little.
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MB
5.0 out of 5 stars Great biography to influence kids to embrace STEM
Reviewed in Canada on June 21, 2022
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This is a great book that give a positive view of sticking to goals and being rewarded. The fact that some of the US red states banned it for discussions of how race was an obstacle made me buy it.
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