Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, I Know Exactly What You Are

Carmen Saldaña, Julia Kregenow

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JABBERWOCKY
04 September 2018

Children's & Educational; Poetry (Children's&YA)

Teach children about the real science behind the stars using one of the most iconic and recognized childhood classics, ""Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star""

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 Star I know exactly what you are Opaque ball of hot dense gas, million times our planet's mass, looking small because you're far, I know exactly what you are.

By: Julia Kregenow
Illustrated by: Carmen Saldaña
Imprint: JABBERWOCKY
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 263mm, Width: 211mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 355g
ISBN: 9781492670063
ISBN 10: 1492670065
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 04 September 2018
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Julia M. Kregenow, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer at Penn State University. She has a PhD in astrophysics from UC Berkeley and her BA in physics (with math and music minors) from Wittenberg University. Carmen Salda a lives in Gijon, a rainy little town in the north of Spain. As long as she can remember she has always loved stories, painting, and drawing. After studying art, she worked in advertising as a graphic designer and art director. Now she works full-time as a children's book illustrator.

Reviews for Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, I Know Exactly What You Are

Nourishing fare for young stargazers who really, truly do 'wonder what you are.' - Kirkus A beautiful update to an old favorite, perfect for your precocious nerdling. - Zach Weinersmith, cartoonist at smbc-comics.com