Look Up With Me : Neil Degrasse Tyson: A Life Among The Stars - By Jennifer Berne ( Library )

About the Book

Author Berne and cut-paper illustrator Nam tell the true, inspiring tale of how Neil DeGrasse Tyson turned his passion for the stars into a life of educating others as a world-famous astrophysicist. Includes an Introduction from Dr. Tyson himself. Full color.

Book Synopsis

A 2020 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12! With an introduction from Neil DeGrasse Tyson about the importance of kid-like curiosity, this lyrical picture book biography on the beloved astrophysicist and host of Cosmos is the perfect gift for young astronomers and fans of all ages. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

Neil deGrasse Tyson was born curious. And the secrets of a billion galaxies lay there--waiting for him to explore its cosmic mysteries. He just had to look up. Up beyond the city lights, up at the shining stars, up through the Milky Way, and past the veil of the night sky.

Follow young Neil's journey as he discovers the wonders of space, the thrill of science, and the joy in sharing the beauty of our amazing universe. Read his favorite mind-blowing facts and learn what mysteries are left to solve.

From On a Beam of Light author Jennifer Berne and debut paper illustrator Lorraine Nam comes the inspiring true tale of Neil's life and how he became a world-famous astrophysicist.

The future of discovery lays with you. Look up with Neil and begin your own journey into the cosmos.

From the Back Cover

"Everyone should have their mind blown once a day."

Neil deGrasse Tyson was born curious.

And the secrets of a billion galaxies lay there--waiting for him to explore their cosmic mysteries.

He just had to look up.

Up beyond the city lights, up at the shining stars, up through the Milky Way and past the veil of the night sky.

Follow young Neil's journey as he discovers the wonders of space, the thrill of science, and the joy in sharing the beauty of our amazing universe.

Review Quotes

"A book as special as its subject."--Booklist (starred review)

"Einstein's lifelong curiosity sings through every page."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Praise for On a Beam of Light: "A splendid introduction to a man who never stopped questioning."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Berne focuses not so much on Tyson's superstar status but rather on his authentic and enduring sense of wonder: 'one simple wish Neil has for the future is that all of us, every person on Earth, go outside at night and look up, look up, look up.' An introduction to an ambassador of the stars."--Publishers Weekly

"You will be enthralled... an inspiring, interesting, picture biography of a living legend... great for a read aloud."--Granite Media

"Beautifully done...whimsical...What dreams can do."--New York Times - Editors' Choice

"Richly imagined, beautifully designed, impressionistic biography."--School Library Journal (starred review)

"Truly amazing."--Horn Book (starred review)