It’s time for the next round of outer-space, crash-and-smash fun, and this matchup is colossal! Two red supergiants are facing each other, ready for a scuffle. Each cranks out 100,000 times as much power as the Sun. (Don’t get too close or you’ll roast like a weenie in a campfire.) These mighty stars are equally matched, so either could come out on top—but hold on! One of the contenders has just exploded! And it’s left behind a neutron star with supernova energy. Now who will be left standing after this interstellar smackdown? It’s another collision of cosmic proportions in this fast-paced, fact-packed series, crammed with science, peppy illustrations, and the infectious energy of a live sporting event. Back matter provides even more info for curious fans.
By: Mark J Kuchner
Discovery Questions
Have you ever felt like you were competing with someone, the way the stars might seem to compete in the story?
How is the relationship between the super giant and the neutron star similar to or different from characters in other science or adventure stories?
How might what happens to stars affect life on Earth or in the solar system?
If you were an astronaut visiting the super giant or neutron star, what would you see, hear, and feel?
Discovery Questions are available in English and Spanish in the app.
Book Details
Grade Level
5th+
Book Code
768
Genre
Fiction
ISBN
9781536242256
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