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    Astrophysicist and Space Advocate Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Astrophysicist and Space Advocate Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Astrophysicist and Space Advocate Neil deGrasse Tyson
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    Astrophysicist and Space Advocate Neil deGrasse Tyson

    By Marne Ventura

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    Have you ever stared into the night sky, full of stars and planets? As a kid, Neil deGrasse Tyson was star-struck when he first visited a planetarium. The universe was calling him.
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    _x000D_ Tyson pursued his interest in astronomy and studied to be an astrophysicist. In 1996, he became the director of New York's Hayden Planetarium. He is passionate about teaching people about the universe. Known for making science fun and easy to understand, he has hosted and appeared on TV shows such as Nova ScienceNow and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He even has more than one million Twitter followers! But how did he get there? Follow his path from fascinated kid to popular space expert.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLerner Publishing
    Release dateAug 1, 2018
    ISBN9781541530058
    Astrophysicist and Space Advocate Neil deGrasse Tyson
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    Marne Ventura

    Marne Ventura writes educational material for children in grades K to 6. A former elementary school teacher, she holds a Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis in reading and language development from the University of California. Marne has helped to create more than 50 software products and apps for learning math, science, reading and social studies. She also contributes stories and articles to children's magazines. She is a puzzle, brainteaser, and word game enthusiast. Marne lives with her husband in Arroyo Grande, California.

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      A book all about Neil deGrasse Tyson! It details parts of his life, education, and interest in science and astrophysics, as well as including science content. The book is broken into short chapters and is perfect for mid-upper elementary.

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