The Star People by Gaylord Johnson
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"The Star People" by Gaylord Johnson is a children's astronomy book written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on a whimsical exploration of constellations through the imaginative lens of Uncle Henry and his niece and nephews. The book not only serves to teach young readers about stars and constellations but also incorporates playful storytelling to make complex concepts accessible and engaging. At the start of the book, we meet Uncle
Henry, who is tasked with caring for his three young relatives during their family's brief absence. As he contemplates filling their evenings with fun activities, he decides to introduce them to the wonders of the night sky. Gathering them on the beach, he engages the children in a game that helps them discover constellations and their shapes using pebbles in the sand. They create constellations such as Ursa Major and Ursa Minor while engaging in playful banter. This opening sets the tone for the rest of the book, which promises a blend of education, adventure, and creativity as the children learn about the starry heavens above while being entertained by Uncle Henry's imaginative storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Johnson, Gaylord |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21011593 |
| Title | The Star People |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, eagkw and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Astronomy -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37916 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37916-6 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 578 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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