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Stars
http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/universe_level1/stars.html
- This page is for the K-4 grader who wants to know what a star is, what their life cycles are, and more! Glossary words are linked and there is a question at the end.
http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/universe_level2/stars.html
- Stars and the lives of stars are explained for 5-8 graders, complete with glossary terms linked and questions.
- Produced by the ACE project at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, this site is designed to increase interest in cosmic rays and heliospheric science. (The heliosphere is the HUGE area in space affected by the Sun.) It also includes some astrophysics basics, a glossary, a history of cosmic ray studies, and the chance to "Ask a Physicist." High school level or above.
http://www.maths.monash.edu.au/~johnl/StellarEvolnDemo/
- An extensive site for undergraduates showing characteristics of stellar evolution for stars like our Sun and slightly more massive than our sun. The movies show how composition, temperature, and density change within the star as it evolves. The movies illustrate how these changes are tracked on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. The movies also include treatment of convective and radiative zones.
Books
- Kaufmann, William J. III, Universe, Freeman and Company, 1994. This book comes highly recommended from both students and scientists. It explains many concepts in astronomy from cosmology to high-energy astrophysics, including information on stars (see Chapter 18). Intended for the upper high school student with a strong science background and interest, or the undergraduate science major taking a basic astronomy course.
Mitton, Jacqueline & Simon, The Young Oxford Book of Astronomy, Oxford University Press, Inc., 1995. This book explains many concepts in astronomy from the Solar System, galaxies, and the Universe. Intended for the middle or high school student.
- Rosen, Sidney, How Far Is A Star?, Carolrhoda Books, Inc., 1992. With cartoon characters leading the way, you'll find out much about the lives of stars, how big they are, and how far away they are in this question-and-answer book. Intended for students in elementary school.