Clouds in Space: Nebulae, Stardust, and Us

Clouds in Space: Nebulae, Stardust, and Us is a beautifully crafted nonfiction book that introduces young readers, ages 4-11, to the awe-inspiring world of nebulae. Through lyrical prose and vibrant illustrations, which ingeniously incorporate real photographs of nebulae, the book explains how these 'space clouds' form stars and planets, and how they spread the very elements of life across the universe. A nebula narrator guides children through complex scientific concepts in an accessible and engaging way, culminating in the profound realization that we are all made of stardust. Rich back matter provides further details, a 'cast' of pictured nebulae, and resources for continued learning, making it a wonderful resource for curious minds.

Real space science meets beautiful images in this lyrical nonfiction introduction to one of the most alluring wonders of our universe—the nebula. Nebula means “cloud” in Latin, but these little-known astronomical phenomena are different from Earth’s clouds. They can be the last breaths of supernovas, spreading the elements of life far and wide, or they can be star nurseries, swirling molecules together to form stars and planets. In this gorgeous nonfiction look into the cosmos, the nebula narrator invites young astronomers to learn more about these immense space clouds, from how they form to what they do. Readers will be entranced by the vibrant illustrations, which incorporate real photographs of nebulae, and the poetic text, which reveals that we are all grown from scattered stardust. Rich back matter provides details about nebulae and how people have studied them, the nebulae pictured in the illustrations (listed as the “cast”), and resources for further learning.