Embark on an unforgettable journey into the wonders of the cosmos with this award-winning picture book. Join a Native American child on the STEM adventure of the universe—explore the magic of moons, meteors, constellations, and galaxies together! Bedtime peace. The perfect way to introduce young minds to our solar system and beyond (ages 4 – 9, Pre-K – 4th grade), kids love the star-gazing activity and the challenge of distinguishing between planets and stars. With captivating images and engaging language, Bright Star Night Star inspires young readers to develop a lifelong love for astronomy. Online SECRETS and glossary - Constellation finding activity - Tongue twisters - First Nations/American Indian characters Don’t miss this kids’ science book with rich illustrations of the night sky and heavenly bodies by Spanish illustrator Luis F. Sanz ( Why Juan Can’t Sleep: A Funny Mystery ) that aid vocabulary comprehension. 400 read-aloud words by best-selling author and college media instructor Karl Beckstrand (find all 60 of his multiracial books today). "Guides readers into a world that is eye-opening and page-turning!" - UP Authors (2014 cover design award winner) Discover Monument Valley and expose your child to the starry skies (and a little astrophysics) tonight! Get it in the all-in-one educational book, 4 Career Books for Kids : The Bridge of the Golden Wood: A Parable on How to Earn a Living Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm Great Cape o’ Colors – Capa de colores Includes online EXTRAS, free ebooks, and classroom lesson plans : KidsWorldBooks (worldwide rights under the sun © 2014), libraries, and space book distributors. LOOK inside! 8.5"x8.5", 30-page children’s poem/astronomy book for girls/boys to grow up on. School/homeschool ESL/ELL/ESOL/ESE. No AI, CRT, gender, or orientation discussions—just happy multicultural fun! LCCN: 2013913403; JNF051040, JUV011040, JUV036000, JUV010000, JUV020000, JUV054000, GAM020000; YNNZ, YPMP51; ISBN Hard: 978-0985398880, ISBN Soft: 978-0615856155 (ebook ISBN: 978-1310128097) "To me this book has a dreamlike approach to its subject matter with bits and pieces that make a an overall enjoyable presentation of how space looks and seems in young, developing minds. It gives a subtle impression of both the comprehensive but also vastness of space. I like impressionistic books and stories, but I still like a specific story as well. Great job on the book." - Author Brian Wilson "This is such a bright educational book with lessons especially for the preschooler. Fun to read and listen to." - Author Patricia Potts "Kids like rhyme and rhythm and this book has both, not to mention a subject matter kids are discovering at ever younger ages. I really like the way Karl uses words. ... I really enjoyed the book and look forward to other such books by Karl. He is in touch with what children enjoy. Keep up the good work." - Author David Christensen UP Author 2014 cover design award. A picture book about the night sky--Bright Star, Night Star activities include finding constellations, planets, the moon, sun, and other heavenly bodies. It has rich illustrations for vocabulary comprehension (ages 4 - 9) and American Indian characters. Expose your child to the starry skies (and a little space science). Also an ebook: Premio Publishing & Gozo Books, LLC (worldwide rights, Feb. 2014, See ONLINE SECRETS, pre-order hard cover) Premiobooks.com, Baker & Taylor, Brodart, EBSCO, Follett Library Resources/Title Wave, Ingram, Mackin, Bn.com/NOOK, Kindle/Amazon.com, iTunes, and select retailers. 30-page, 8.5"x8.5" perfect-bound, paper, about 400 words written by Karl Beckstrand, illustrated by Luis F. Sanz UP Author 2014 cover design award. A picture book about the night sky--Bright Star, Night Star activities include finding constellations, planets, the moon, sun, and other heavenly bodies. It has rich illustrations for vocabulary comprehension (ages 4 - 9) and American Indian characters. Expose your child to the starry skies (and a little space science). Also an ebook: Premio Publishing & Gozo Books, LLC (worldwide rights, Feb. 2014, See ONLINE SECRETS, pre-order hard cover) Premiobooks.com, Baker & Taylor, Brodart, EBSCO, Follett Library Resources/Title Wave, Ingram, Mackin, Bn.com/NOOK, Kindle/Amazon.com, iTunes, and select retailers. 30-page, 8.5"x8.5" perfect-bound, paper, about 400 words written by Karl Beckstrand, illustrated by Luis F. Sanz Karl Beckstrand is the freckle-faced author of 12 books and more than 30 online titles. Raised in San Jose, CA, he received a B.A. in journalism from BYU and an M.A. in international relations from APU. A bilingual publisher with traditional and digital publishing experience, Beckstrand speaks about both kinds of publishing. He has presented to Taiwan's Global Leadership for Youth, city and state governments, library and humanities organizations, festivals and schools. He has lived abroad and enjoys volleyball and kayaking (u