True book.

Our universe (Children's Press (New York, N.Y.))

Includes index

Introduction -- Star traits -- A star is born -- The longest star stage -- The big truth: Do stars fall? -- The final stages -- Seeing in the dark -- Think like a scientist -- Make a refractor telescope! -- True statistics

"Book introduces the reader to stars"--

Discover how stars are born, why some become black holes, and how a star's color provides a clue to how hot it is. Galat explains the types of stars, how stars are born, and way we have learned about them. -- adapted from back cover and perusal of book

Ages 8-10

Grades 4-6