Books with title Shooting Stars

Everyone agrees that the paparazzi are the scourge of the earth. They're low. They're despicable. They'll do anything for that perfect shot. And yet...how long could you go without your Us Weekly fix?Meet Josephine Foster, or 'Zo Jo as she's called in the biz. The best pint-sized photographer of them all, Jo knows that the public-and the stars-have a symbiotic relationship with the paparazzi. She doesn't mind doing what it takes to get that perfect shot, until she's sent on a major undercover assignment to shoot Ned Hartnett-teen superstar and the only celebrity who's ever been kind to her-at an exclusive rehabilitation retreat. The money will be enough to pay for Jo's dream: fine portrait photography classes, and maybe even quitting her 'zo gig for good.Everyone at the retreat wants to know: what Ned's in for? But Jo certainly doesn't know what she's in for: falling in love with Ned was never supposed to be part of her assignment . . .

This new format, crafted specifically for younger readers, features the original Tintin graphic novel plus brand-new content. Go "behind the scenes" with the true story about people, places and antiquities that Hergé drew from, filled with fun facts, lots of pictures, and easy-to-read text! In this adventure: A meteorite collides with Earth! Tintin is part of the expedition to the Arctic Ocean to locate the fallen star. But they aren't the only ones hungry to make the new discovery-someone is trying to sabotage Tintin and his team!

Readers are introduced to the fascinating process of how meteors form in engaging and age-appropriate language. Fun facts inform readers while keeping them fully engaged. Detailed photographs enhance science content, and tips for spotting a shooting star or meteor shower offer real-world application of new knowledge. Thought-provoking fact boxes add even more information for both astronomy enthusiasts and stargazers alike.

“Psst! …Look Up! Can you reach for the stars?... Shooting Star! is a children's picture book for ages 4 and up from the author and illustrator team ofI am Me...You, Us and We.A highly decorated grandfather, dressed in a night gown and rocket-fueled slippers, narrates his epic space voyage to his grand-daughter back on Earth.Accompanied by his daring cat, they blast out on an epic adventure into the Milky Way, across the Moon, past the planets, to their destination amidst the stars.Whilst he is having this incredible adventure, he comforts his grand-daughter who cannot sleep for missing him, reminding her that “We are all made of stars” so to always shine bright! His starlight will always guide her back to bed at night when she looks for him. "Shooting Star! is a beautifully illustrated enchanting tale. An older member of the family bids farewell to the youngest in his journey with his cat into a new existence in the stars. It's a story of family love, separation and a heavenly future. Using the simple and elegant metaphor of an ancient myth, Caroline Trowbridge informs us that we were once stardust and will return to stardust. Through it, children can come to terms with loss and learn about our place in our vast and mysterious universe."Robert Currey, astrocartographer, astrologer and Founder of Equinox Astrology and The Astrology Shop, Covent Garden, London.carolinetrowbridge.comlehlaeldridge.com

Jesse Christopher finds out that it’s not easy being the new kid in school, no matter how well you play basketball. When discovered shooting hoops at a school playground by a high school coach, Jesse seems to be the missing piece to the puzzle for a team that aspires to win the Kentucky state championship.But Jesse faces an array of problems in his new environment as he tries to make friends in the classroom and become part of the school’s close-knit basketball team. Can Jesse overcome the obstacles and lead his team to a state high school basketball title?