Secrets of the Stars

Falkner’s realistic illustrations, in vignettes and full-page scenes, supply plenty of detail on the wildlife and their environments… The writing is informative but conversational, perfect for reading aloud… Small scientists will revel in these wild nocturnal adventures. * Kirkus *Young naturalists will be engrossed in these fact-filled stories and the realistic digital illustrations that accompany them. A few of the ­featured species, such as the grey wolf and snowy owl, are staples of children’s nonfiction. Others, like the indigo bunting and the pineapplefish, can finally enjoy a long-overdue ­moment in the spotlight. * School Library Journal *In this beautiful collection, we travel around the world to discover some of the wonderful animals who come out at night. The five-minute stories reveal facts about the animals’ habitats and behaviours, wrapped up in cosy ‘a night in the life of’ tales. * JUNO Magazine *

Alicia Klepeis loves to research fun and out-of-the-ordinary topics that bring the world to young readers - from amazing animals to extreme environments. Alicia began her career at the National Geographic Society. She is the author of more than 200 children’s books, including Go Wild! Frogs; Gutsy Girls Go For Science: Astronauts; Polar Bears & Penguins: A Pretty Cool Introduction to the Arctic and Antarctic; and Secrets of the Forest. A former middle school teacher, Alicia loves doing school visits. She lives with her family in upstate New York.