The life and death of stars /

Spangenburg, Ray, 1939-

The life and death of stars / Ray Spangenburg and Kit Moser. - New York : F. Watts, c2003. - 108 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. - Out of this world . - Out of this world (Franklin Watts, Inc.) .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 99-100) and index.

Beginnings -- Star nurseries and young stars -- What is a star? -- Mid-life: the main sequence -- How stars die.

A comprehensive look at stars and their "life cycle," from human's earliest observations of the constellations to recent discoveries about black holes and future space missions to study our sun and other stars.

0531118975

2003005809


Stars--Juvenile literature.
Stars.

523.8 / SPA-L 2003 12808