Did you know that stars explode? Or that they can be different colors? Have you ever wondered how many stars exist in the universe or how they form? These are just a few of the topics covered through the pages of this book. From supergiants to white dwarfs, and star clusters to supernovae, readers will be consumed with fascinating facts and information about these bright, beaming objects in our universe.Planets and stars, moons and galaxies! The universe is a vast and mysterious place with much to explore. And there's no better way to make amazing discoveries about space than with this reimagined series. With the latest NASA imagery, the classic structure and features of A True Book, and lively text, the titles in Our Universe bring the awe of the cosmos directly to readers. Students will come away with a wealth of knowledge about the incredible celestial bodies in our universe.This series covers Next Generation Science Standards core ideas including "The Universe and its stars" and "Earth and the solar system." Although she started making books at the age of nine, Joan Marie Galat wasn't published until she was 12 years old, when she became a paid weekly newspaper columnist. Today she is the international award-winning author of more than 20 books, with titles in eight languages.   Joan shares her love of the stars in the Dot to Dot in the Sky series, which combines sky science with the ancient myths that give night sky objects their names. Her first book, Dot to Dot in the Sky - Stories in the Stars , became a best seller within six weeks of its release. Joan's National Geographic Kids title: Solve This! Wild and Wacky Challenges for the Genius Engineer in You , steers young readers into building their creativity through the engineering process. Mortimer: Rat Race to Space explores what happens when a journal-keeping lab rat comes up with a master scheme to prove rats are much better suited than humans when it comes to colonizing Mars.   Joan's books for children explore engineering, astronomy, space exploration, light pollution, volcanoes, history, nature, wildlife, ecology, science, ancient myths and legends, and other topics. Her work for adults include a travel guide and motivational title.   A relentless literacy promoter, Joan uses storytelling to connect with audiences. She offers virtual and in-person presentations and workshops. Career highlights have involved touring across Canada and speaking internationally.   Joan operates MoonDot Media, a communications business offering writing and editing solutions in broadcast, print, and multi-media. Visit joangalat.com or moondotmedia.com for additional information.   #STEM #STEAM Gary LaCoste began his illustration career in the toy and game industry, where his clients included Hasbro, Nickelodeon, and Lego. He has illustrated more than 25 children's books. Gary lives in western Massachusetts with his wife, Miranda, and daughter, Ashley.