“Stars” explained in 4 pictures
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Children understand that stars are faraway lights seen in the night sky, that they have different colors and brightness, and that the Sun is also a kind of star
💬 Stars Shine in the Night Sky
Stars are small lights we can see in the night sky. When the sky gets dark, it becomes easier to see the stars. Many stars look like they are twinkling.
🤔 Have you ever seen stars in the night sky?
💬 Stars Are Very Far Away
Stars are very far away. Because they are far away, they look small to us. But actually, there are many big stars too.
💬 Stars Have Colors and Brightness
Stars have many different colors. There are stars that look white, bluish, yellow, and reddish. Some stars are very bright, and some stars are a little dim.
🤔 Which star here looks the brightest?
💬 The Sun Is a Star Too
The Sun is also a kind of star. The Sun is a star close to Earth. Because it is close, it looks very bright during the day.
🤔 The bright Sun we see during the day is a star too.