Apfel, N. H. (1988). Nebulae: The birth and death of stars. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Books.If ever I had any questions regarding stars or star formation, they were answered in Nebulae. In addition to the magnificent pictures in this book, the introduction caught my attention immediately: "What do a bridal veil, a horse's head, and North America have in common? Each is the shape of a nebula--a huge cloud of particles far out in space." In this book, Necia Apfel, an astronomer, discusses everything from stars, telescopes, satellites, to some of the most famous constellations known. While science and space is not my niche, I enjoyed this book; it is very informative and is extremely appropriate for young adult readers, particularly those who are not science-oriented.
Nebulae is most certainly a physical science text because it deals strictly with nonliving materials such as the stars and atmosphere. Students and adults alike could easily learn and gather facts about stars and constellations from reading this text. Nebulae is also a wonderful example of a photo essay. There are large pictures of specific stars and constellations while the text (to the right or left side of the page) is balanced with the image. The photographs are extremely informative while the text is equally informative.
Big questions to ask students after reading Nebulae: The Birth and Death of Stars: How are stars form? What constellations are you familiar with? What are stars made of? How are stars seen from Earth? What stages do stars go through?
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