Benbrook Public Library

Eager to have a star of his own, a boy devises imaginative ways of catching one.

A lonely little girl befriends a star that has fallen out of the sky, but when the star begins to get sick she must allow it to return home.

An expanded version of the nineteenth-century poem in which a small girl accompanies a star on a journey through the night sky, examining both heavenly bodies and the earth below.

Expert astronomers Chris North and Paul Abel provide a guided tour of our solar system and explain its many wonders. Through their cogent explanations of the latest scientific discoveries, they reveal how any amateur astronomer can view and interpret the solar system and enrich their understanding of our universe.--From publisher description.

Presents an illustrated overview of stars, including information on how they affect the Earth, how scientists study them, how they are classified, how they form and die, and specific information about our star, the Sun.

The pursuit of a falling star and its fabulous reward almost breaks up the good friendship between Mole and Mouse.

A beginner's comprehensive guide to the stars, presenting the constellations in shapes that correspond sensibly to their names. Includes forty charts of the skies through the seasons.

Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the science of stargazing - explaining what can be seen in the night sky in different parts of the world - and the practicalities, with handy tips such as how to use a telescope. It also covers the background and history of astronomy, travelling around the world to discover the different stories cultures have told about the night sky and the influence the Moon,...

In this book, you'll meet the twenty-one brightest stars visible from Earth. You'll learn how to find these stars and discover the best ways to see them. Each star is profiled in a separate chapter, with detailed guidance on what to look for while observing it. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced amateur astronomers, the book shares fascinating information about the lore and legends connected with each star through history, as well as what...

Soar the skies, frolic with friends, and finally tuck into bed on this fantastical journey to bedtime. Enjoy the expanded verse of this classic children's song paired with beautiful illustrations your child will love as you send her off to sleep with thoughts of love and possibility in her head.