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Stargazing

Stargazing

Published in
2015
4.33
on Goodreads (3)

Description

Stargazing is a deeply personal and relatable story by Jen Wang about two Chinese-American girls, Christine and Moon, who form an unlikely friendship when Moon's family moves next door. As they grow closer, sharing secrets and dreams, a catastrophe strikes that tests their friendship. Meanwhile, 'Stargazing' also explores the science of the night sky, teaching kids about famous astronomers, meteorites, and constellations in an engaging and educational way. Stargazing explores the science of what we see in the night sky. Kids will learn about Earth's most famous astronomers, find out the difference between a meteor and a meteorite, explore the constellations in the night sky and more. Engaging photos, exciting graphics, and a fun quiz at the end of each book will keep them learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Age
7-12
Text complexity
developing
Length
24 pages

Why to read

  • Relatable characters
  • Diverse representation
  • Heartwarming story
  • Beautiful illustrations