Stars, Planets, and Their Patterns

by Thomas K. Adamson

Overview

What are stars? What are planets? Why are some brighter than others? And which planets can we see from Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind stars, planets, and their patterns.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666355123
Publisher:	Pebble
Publication date:	08/22/2025
Series:	Patterns in the Sky
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	29
Lexile:	520L (what's this?)
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	6 - 7 Years

About the Author

Thomas K. Adamson has written dozens of nonfiction books for kids on sports, space, math, and more. He lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with his wife and two sons. He likes reading and playing ball with his boys. He also likes to check scores and stats on his phone.

Table of Contents

What Are Stars? 4

What Are Constellations? 6

Do Stars Move? 8

Do We See Different Stars from Different Parts of Earth? 10

Why Do Some Stars Look Brighter? 12

What Are Planets? 14

Do Planets Move? 16

Which Planets Can We See from Earth? 18

Star Light, Star Bright 20

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Index 24

About the Author 24

Interviews

Makes science accessible by explaining the science behind what kids see when they look up in the sky;