Overview
An exploding star in the year 1054 creates fascinating remnants still seen today The supernova of 1054 was one of the brightest supernova events recorded in history. And its remnant, the Crab Nebula, is still studied today. Beginning at the moment of a supernova explosion thousands of years ago, this story travels forward in time to 1054, the year people around the world saw the unparalleled light of an exploding star appear in Earth's sky. The story then travels deep into space to see the remnant of this supernova--the Crab Nebula--followed by a continuing trip forward in time. Taking a unique approach integrating astronomy, cultural history, and advances in technology, the book encourages readers to think about the world around them and their place in the universe. Told in minimal, poetic text with stunning watercolor and ink illustrations, the book closes with an invitation for readers to imagine a time when they, too, might see the rare event of a supernova shining in the sky.
Full Product Details
Author: James Gladstone ,
Yaara Eshet
Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Imprint: Bound to Stay Bound Books
ISBN: 9798855155839
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 15 March 2023
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""[Gladstone] always blends the elegance of the scientific world with the factual ... [Eshet] takes us into the heavens, into history, and into glorious landscapes across our world."" -- ""CanLit for Little Canadians"" ""A simple introduction to a fascinating topic."" -- ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""Along with engagingly presented science details and an attractive timeline, a highlight of this work is the feeling of camaraderie it promises to generate in readers, who will meet a relatable, awestruck child gazing at the sky just like they do ... A worthy, artful science purchase."" -- ""Booklist"" ""Beautifully composed, impressively 'kid friendly' in commentary and presentation, A Star Explodes is an entertainingly informative and unreservedly recommended addition."" -- ""Children's Bookwatch"" ""Gladstone ensures the backbones of his stories are based in research and fact ... It's made all the more captivating with the watercolour and ink artwork by Yaara Eshet."" -- ""Quill & Quire"" ""Lyrically captures the mysteries of the vast universe while also linking those who marvel at them."" -- ""Shelf Awareness"" ""The finely detailed pastel illustrations are lovely ... Stargazing buffs may enjoy this book about a unique astronomical event."" -- ""School Library Journal""
Author Information
JAMES GLADSTONE is an award-winning author of picture books for children, including When Planet Earth Was New, Earthrise, and Journey Around the Sun. James lives in Toronto, Ontario. YAARA ESHET was born in Israel and studied at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem. Yaara has illustrated over thirty books for children and adults. She has exhibited her art in galleries and museums, in solo and group exhibitions, in Israel and Canada. Yaara lives in Toronto, Ontario, with her family and a variable number of cats.
