{"product_id":"starstruck-step-into-reading-isbn-9780593120842","title":"Starstruck (Step into Reading)","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Step into Reading easy-to-read biography on science superstar Neil deGrasse Tyson, the groundbreaking American astrophysicist whose work has inspired a generation of young scientists and astronomers to reach for the stars!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Step 3 Biography Reader introduces children to a young Neil deGrasse Tyson who was starstruck when he first visited the sky theater at the Hayden Planetarium in New York City. He couldn't believe the crowded, glittering night sky at the planetarium was real--until a visit to the country years later revealed the impossible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat discovery was like rocket fuel for Neil's passion about space--taking him from the roof of his apartment building to a science expedition in northwest Africa, to a summer astronomy camp beneath a desert sky, and finally back home to become the director of the Hayden Planetarium, where it all began.This story of how one boy's quest for knowledge about space leads him to become a star scientist is perfect for young readers who are fascinated by the universe, aspiring scientists, and the dreamer in all of us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.\u003cb\u003eKathleen Krull\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author of a number of highly praised nonfiction books for children, including \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Invented TV\u003c\/i\u003e and the Lives Of series. She lives in San Diego. For more, visit her on Facebook or at kathleenkrull.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Brewer\u003c\/b\u003e has collaborated with his wife, Kathleen Krull, on several books for children. He lives in San Diego. For more, visit him at paulbrewer.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank Morrison\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated more than twenty children's books, including the Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe Award winner \u003ci\u003eJazzy Miz Mozetta\u003c\/i\u003e and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book \u003ci\u003eLittle Melba and Her Big Trombone. \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in Atlanta.","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303239569637,"sku":"NP9780593120842","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593120842.jpg?v=1767737270","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/starstruck-step-into-reading-isbn-9780593120842","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}