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Description
This book describes the Milky Way and other galaxies, including what they are made of, their shapes, and the clusters they form.
Quick Summary
From giant spirals to fuzzy ellipticals, this book lets young readers blast off on a tour of the wild shapes and sizes galaxies come in. They'll discover how our own Milky Way got its name, meet other galaxy clusters, and learn what happens when galaxies collide, all packed into a quick read that feels like flipping through a cosmic photo album. If your kid loves the space facts in National Geographic Kids' "Space!" or enjoys the visual exploration of the universe in "There's No Dragon in This Story," they'll be hooked on this galactic adventure. Perfect for kids in grades 4-6 who can read at a 5th grade level and want to impress their teachers or just satisfy their curiosity about what is really out there beyond the night sky.