Jefferis, David.

The stars : glowing spheres in the sky / David Jefferis. - New York : Crabtree Pub., c2009. - 32 p. : ill. ; 29 cm. - Exploring our solar system. . - Exploring our solar system. .

Includes index.

What is a star? -- How do stars form? -- Are all stars the same? -- What is in our space neighborhood? -- Looking at the stars -- What are the constellations? -- What are double and triple stars? -- Do other stars have planets? -- How long do stars burn for? -- Strange stars -- How powerful is a supernova? -- How small is a neutron star? -- What is a black hole? -- Young astronomer -- Is it easy to go star spotting? -- Database -- Facts and figures.

ISBN: 9780778737438 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780778737261 (reinforced lib. bdg. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008046250

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Stars.

LC Class. No.: QB801.7 / .J44 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 523.8