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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.
- Kathleen Krull - Author
- Paul Brewer - Author
- Frank Morrison - Illustrator
Kindle Book
- Release date: October 9, 2018
OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780399550263
- Release date: October 9, 2018
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English
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ATOS Level:5.2
Lexile® Measure:870
Interest Level:K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty:4-5
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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Random House Children's Books
Awards:Kindle Book
Release date: October 9, 2018
OverDrive Read
ISBN: 9780399550263
Release date: October 9, 2018
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Creators
- Kathleen Krull - Author
- Paul Brewer - Author
- Frank Morrison - Illustrator
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Formats
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Languages
English
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Levels
ATOS Level: 5.2
Lexile® Measure: 870
Interest Level: K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty: 4-5
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Reviews
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