When astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson was a child, he went to the Hayden Planetarium in New York City, fell in love with the stars, and decided to share his passion for outer space with the whole world.
Look Up With Me
Discuss the Book
Falling for the Stars
Pages 1–11
- Important Moment: Neil sees images of outer space for the first time at the planetarium and his whole life changes.
- Ask and Share: How does going to the planetarium change Neil forever? Have you ever had an experience that changed you? What happened? How did you change?
Neil’s First Telescope
Pages 12–19
- Important Moment: Neil earns money walking dogs so he can buy a telescope.
- Ask and Share: What goal does Neil set for himself and how does he achieve it? Do you have a goal like Neil’s? What are some ideas for how you can achieve it?
The Coolest Job on Earth
Pages 20–27
- Important Moment: Neil is hired as the director of the Hayden Planetarium.
- Ask and Share: Neil gets “the coolest job on earth.” What is the job and why is it special to Neil? What would be your “coolest job on earth”? Why would it be special to you?
One Simple Wish
Pages 28–37
- Important Moment: Neil wishes that every person in the world would go outside, look up at the night sky, and think about how we are all part of the same universe.
- Ask and Share: What does Neil wish we would all do? Why do you think Neil wishes that? What do you think about when you look at the night sky?