Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, I Know Exactly What You Are

Author: Kregenow, Julia

Format: Picture Book

Number Of Pages: 40

Details:

Experience this classic lullaby through the fresh lens of astrophysicist Julia Kregenow, PhD. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, I Know Exactly What You Are engages the little star lovers in your life with the whimsical but real science of the stars, to a tune we all know and love. Do you know why stars twinkle? It's time to find out! Written to the classic melody of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" by an expert in astrophysics, is the perfect primer for learning exactly what those twinkling little stars are doing way up high in the sky. Discover how stars are created, what they're made of, and even what makes them look like they're twinkling. Stars are not only great for wishing upon, but they are also spectacular examples of scientific magic. From atmospheric turbulence to fusing atoms, these delightful (more accurate!) lyrics will become your new favorite version of this classic tune. Instead of wondering what stars are, you will know for sure! Twinkle Twinkle Little StarI know exactly what you areOpaque ball of hot dense gas,million times our planet's mass,looking small because you're far,I know exactly what you are.

Reviews:

From an astrophysicist, the straight dope on stars and starry phenomena. Kregenow responds to the popular nursery rhyme in the same metrical vein but with analytical precision:

"Opaque ball of hot dense gas, / million times our planet's mass, / looking small because you're far, / I know exactly what you are." Further verses clear the air about constellations ("at best / just a cosmic Rorschach test"), why stars twinkle, why they shine in different colors, how they can turn into neutron stars or black holes, and so on. Notes at the end, with small photos, offer further detail on these and other cosmic concepts. Saldaña sandwiches painted images of stars and star fields, planets, and dust clouds between views of two dark-haired beige-skinned children peering through a bedroom telescope at the night sky and using a printed guidebook to identify what they're seeing, then falling asleep beneath a spray of stars projected by a night light. The technical vocabulary as well as the narrative's coldly rational tone and blanket claims of certainty lay a heavy load on the original verse--but in the end the references to pulsars and supernovas, to billions of years and miles, and the uniqueness (so far) of our planet as a home for life amid the Milky Way's

"Quarter trillion stars" are less apt to quash the wondering than crank it up. Nourishing fare for young stargazers who really, truly do

"wonder what you are." -Kirkus link to original review: kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/julia-kregenow/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-i-know-exactly-what-yo/ A beautiful update to an old favorite, perfect for your precocious nerdling. -Zach Weinersmith, cartoonist at smbc-comics.com This is a sweet book based on our favorite nursery rhyme. Instead of

"wondering" though, Dr. Kregenow tells us what stars are. We learn about what they're made of, what makes them twinkle, and how they're born. By using the classic rhyme

"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," kids can easily learn about the science behind stars. -BRANDIE DERUSHA, bookriot.com/?p=172260

"...an exploration of space facts that informs little minds not only what exists in the celestial heavens but what makes our universe tick. More importantly, author Julia Kregenow doesn't talk down to the reader but her carefully chosen words helps explain scientific fact..."

"Not only is it well-written but the content included is quite accessible that is matched with some wonderful hand-drawn images, including real-world images. Beautiful!" -Andrew Bistak Read full review: impulsegamer.com/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-i-know-exactly-what-you-are-book-review/

About the Author:

Julia M. Kregenow, PhD, is an Associate Teaching Professor at Penn State University. She has a PhD in astrophysics from UC Berkeley and her BA in physics

UPC: 760789273346...

EAN: 9781492670063

Release Date: 04-09-2018

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Hardcover