[육아휴직]아빠표 !!! 영어 읽기 / English Book reading for kindergarten students #1

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     Stars   

 

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1. Kindergarten Students version

Look up to the dark, night sky, little friends. What do you see? Lots and lots of bright, twinkling stars!

A long, long time ago, some people thought the sky was like a giant bowl turned upside down, perched high upon the tallest mountains. They believed that the stars were little holes poked in the bowl, letting the light from the other side shine through.

These holes in the sky made people's imaginations run wild. They told stories about the stars and made up magical tales about them. There was one special group of stars that looked like a beautiful crown. People said it was the crown of a princess, and a kind and powerful god loved her dearly. But, as all stories go, the princess passed away, and the god placed her crown in the sky so he could see it forever.

But now, we know something different about stars. Stars aren't just tiny holes in a bowl; they're actually gigantic balls of fiery, burning gas. They are incredibly hot and super bright, and they come in many different colors. Some stars are yellow like a ripe banana, some are blue like the ocean, and others can be red or orange, like a juicy apple.

When you look up at the night sky, most stars appear white, like shiny diamonds. Even though they seem small, stars are truly enormous, but they look tiny because they are incredibly far away. Think of the biggest star as big as a giant soccer ball, and our Earth is just a teeny, tiny grain of sand in comparison.

Among all the stars, there is one special star that's closer to us than all the others. It's not the biggest star, but it looks big because it's so near to us. That star is our Sun! Without the Sun, no plants could grow, and we wouldn't have the warm days and bright blue skies we love.

During the day, the Sun shines so brilliantly that it makes all the other stars invisible. But, guess what? Sometimes the Moon moves in front of the Sun, like a big cosmic curtain, and this is called an eclipse. During an eclipse, the sky gets darker and colder, and the stars come out, even during the day! Some animals get all cozy and think it's nighttime, but in a little while, the Moon moves away, and the Sun returns, making it day again!

A long, long time ago, brave sailors used the stars to help them find their way across the vast ocean. They made special maps of the stars to guide them on their adventures. Today, stars still help people find their way. One group of seven stars even shows us which way is north. These stars look like all sorts of things to different people—a bear and three birds, a hook, a wagon, or even a big soup spoon! We call this special group of stars the Big Dipper.

So, my young stargazers, remember to look up at the night sky and see if you can spot the Big Dipper among the millions and millions of stars. The sky is a treasure trove of mysteries and wonders just waiting for you to explore! 🌟🌌✨

 

2. Elementary School Students version

Gaze up at the night sky, my young explorers, and tell me, what do you see? Countless twinkling stars that sparkle like diamonds against the dark canvas of the universe.

Long, long ago, in days of old, some people believed that the sky was like an enormous bowl, turned upside down and resting on the highest mountaintops. They thought that the stars were little holes, like windows, poked in the bottom of this cosmic bowl. This allowed the light from the other side to shine through, creating the stars.

People's imaginations ran wild with these ideas. They wove stories and myths about the stars, each constellation telling a different tale. Among them, there was a special group of stars that looked like a magnificent crown. People believed it was the crown of a princess, and a god who cherished her adorned the sky with it after she passed away.

But as time went on, we discovered something new about stars. They aren't really holes in a bowl, and they're far more than just twinkling lights. Stars are gigantic balls of burning gas, millions of times bigger than our Earth. They burn fiercely, giving off intense heat and blinding brightness. These stars come in various colors. Some are yellow, like the golden sunflower, others are blue like the deep sea, and you can even find red or orange stars, reminiscent of a juicy tangerine.

When we look up at the night sky, most stars appear white, like gleaming pearls. Although they seem small and distant, it's only because they are incredibly far away from us. Imagine the biggest star as large as a massive soccer ball, while our Earth is as tiny as a grain of sand in comparison.

One star stands out, shining brighter and closer than all the rest. It's not the biggest star, but it appears large in our sky because it's so near. That star is none other than our own Sun! The Sun is our life-giver, providing warmth and light for our planet. Without it, there would be no daylight, no plants, and no life as we know it.

During the day, the Sun's brilliance is so intense that it drowns out the light from other stars, making them invisible. But, have you ever wondered if you can see stars during the day? You can, and it happens during a spectacular event called a solar eclipse. When the Moon moves in front of the Sun, it creates a temporary darkness, allowing the stars to come out during the day. Animals may get a little confused, thinking it's nighttime, but soon enough, the Moon moves away, and daylight returns.

Long ago, brave sailors used the stars as their navigational guides across the vast oceans. They created maps of the stars, helping them find their way even in the darkest, most uncharted waters. To this day, stars continue to guide travelers. One group of seven stars forms the Big Dipper, and it helps us find our way north. These stars may look like different things to different people—a bear, three birds, a hook, a wagon, or a big soup spoon!

So, my budding astronomers, always remember to look up at the night sky. Try to spot the Big Dipper among the countless stars that fill our universe. The sky is a treasure trove of mysteries and wonders, just waiting for you to explore and discover its secrets! 🌟🌌✨

 

3. Middle school students version

As you peer into the night sky, let's embark on a journey to understand the cosmos. What do you see? A multitude of distant stars, each a radiant gem against the backdrop of the great cosmic canvas.

In ages past, people viewed the sky as an inverted, colossal bowl that rested upon the loftiest mountain peaks. According to their beliefs, stars were not twinkling lights but rather holes in this celestial bowl, windows to the other side, where light from beyond filtered through. Imagination ran wild, weaving intricate stories and myths about these celestial pinpricks. Among them, a cluster of stars took on the form of a resplendent crown. Legend had it that this was the crown of a princess, treasured by a benevolent deity, who placed it in the sky as a tribute after her passing.

Yet, our understanding of stars has evolved. They are not cosmic windows but colossal spheres of blazing gas, immense in size and searing in brilliance. These celestial titans exhibit a wide range of colors – from the golden radiance of a yellow star to the deep, enigmatic blue, or even the fiery red and orange hues that rival a blazing sunset. Yet, to the naked eye, most stars appear white, like pearls in the night.

The illusion of smallness is deceptive, for stars are colossal, dwarfing our tiny Earth. To illustrate this, envision the largest star as a massive soccer ball in one hand, while Earth is represented by a mere grain of sand in the other. Indeed, stars are awe-inspiring in their vastness.

Among the stars, one shines brightly, far nearer than the others, though not the largest. Our very own Sun, the life-giver of our planet. Its radiant heat sustains life, nurturing the growth of plants and the warmth of our days. In the brilliance of daylight, the Sun obscures its stellar companions, making them invisible. But our universe is filled with marvels, and sometimes, the Moon intervenes, casting a celestial shadow during a solar eclipse. For a brief, mesmerizing moment, the day turns to night, the stars reappear, and creatures stir, momentarily believing it's bedtime, only to be awakened by the Sun's triumphant return.

In history, intrepid sailors relied on the stars as their guiding lights across the vast, uncharted oceans. They crafted star maps, using constellations to chart their course. Today, the stars continue to aid navigation. One group of seven stars, collectively known as the Big Dipper, serves as a celestial compass, indicating the direction of the North Star. Different cultures see various shapes in this star cluster – a bear and three birds, a hook, a wagon, or even a giant soup spoon.

So, young astronomers, keep your eyes on the night sky. Seek out the Big Dipper among the myriad stars that grace our heavens. The universe is a treasury of awe-inspiring wonders, waiting for you to explore and unravel its celestial secrets. 🌟🌌✨

 

4. High school students

 

 

In the vast expanse of the night sky, we embark on a profound exploration, delving into the cosmos to uncover the secrets of the celestial realm. What do we see when we cast our gaze heavenward? Countless stars, like radiant jewels, adorning the canvas of the universe.

Centuries ago, the sky was seen as an inverted, colossal bowl, seemingly resting atop the grandest peaks of the world's tallest mountains. It was believed that stars weren't mere points of light; they were perceived as openings, windows to another dimension where the brilliant light from the other side filtered through. This enchanting concept spurred the human imagination, leading to the creation of intricate myths and stories. Among them, a group of stars took the form of a resplendent crown. Legend whispered that these stars were the crown of a celestial princess, beloved by a benevolent deity. After her earthly journey ended, he enshrined her legacy by placing her crown in the night sky.

However, our understanding of stars has evolved beyond these enchanting myths. Today, we know stars not as cosmic portholes but as colossal spheres of burning gas, each a titanic entity searing with intense heat and luminosity. They exhibit a spectrum of colors, from the radiant golden glow of a yellow star to the deep, captivating blue of the cosmic ocean, and even the fiery red and orange hues rivaling a blazing sunset. To the unaided eye, most stars maintain a pristine white appearance, resembling sparkling pearls in the midnight tapestry.

Though stars appear distant and diminutive, they are colossal, dwarfing our home planet. To comprehend their scale, imagine the largest star as a gargantuan soccer ball in one hand, while Earth, in the other, shrinks to the size of a mere grain of sand. The universe showcases stars in all their awe-inspiring grandeur.

One star, more radiant and closer than the rest, holds a special place in our lives: our very own Sun, the nourisher of life on our planet. Its radiant warmth sustains the growth of plants and gives rise to the splendor of our days. During daylight, the Sun's brilliance overshadows the distant stars, rendering them invisible. Yet, in the intricate ballet of celestial events, the Moon occasionally intercedes, casting a shadow that blankets the Earth during a solar eclipse. In this unique cosmic performance, day momentarily turns to night, stars reappear, and nature briefly stirs, as if believing the bedtime hour has arrived, only to be awoken by the Sun's triumphant return.

Throughout history, mariners, in their daring voyages, have relied on the stars to navigate the vast, uncharted oceans. They painstakingly charted their routes by mapping constellations, aligning their course with the cosmic guideposts. Today, stars continue to be the steadfast companions of navigators. One constellation, the Big Dipper, a collection of seven prominent stars, acts as a celestial compass, pointing to the North Star. The form of this star cluster differs in the eyes of diverse cultures, seen variously as a bear and three birds, a hook, a wagon, or even a giant soup spoon.

So, young astronomers, let's journey through the cosmic expanse and explore the celestial wonders that grace the heavens. The universe is a boundless treasury of captivating enigmas, waiting for you to uncover and unravel its cosmic mysteries. 🌟🌌✨

 

5. University school students version

 

 

In the boundless expanse of the night sky, we embark on a profound cosmic exploration, a journey into the depths of the universe to unearth the enigmatic secrets of the celestial realm. What greets our contemplative gaze when we cast our eyes heavenward? A profusion of stars, each a celestial gem, illuminating the cosmic tableau with unparalleled brilliance.

Through the annals of time, humanity contemplated the heavens and envisaged the celestial vault as an inverted, immense bowl, seemingly resting upon the peaks of the loftiest mountains. The stars, these ancient stargazers believed, were not mere points of light; they were seen as cosmic apertures, intricate windows into an alternate dimension, a realm where the radiance from the other side penetrated the veil of our reality. This captivating notion kindled the fires of imagination, birthing intricate myths and narratives that enriched our understanding of the cosmos.

Among these ethereal tales, a particular group of stars assumed the visage of a magnificent crown, captivating the human imagination. The celestial saga wove a narrative of these stars as the crown of a celestial princess, a sovereign cherished by a benevolent deity. As the princess's mortal journey reached its conclusion, the deity, in a timeless gesture of reverence, placed her crown in the expanse of the night sky, to serve as an enduring celestial monument.

However, the human understanding of the cosmos has transcended these mystical allegories. In the light of scientific inquiry, stars are not celestial conduits but colossal orbs of seething gas, each an astronomical entity with an immense presence. These cosmic titans emanate intense heat and blinding luminosity, enveloped in a diverse spectrum of hues, from the radiant golden splendor of a yellow star to the profound azure of the cosmic ocean, and even the fiery reds and oranges that rival the brilliance of a sunset. To the unaided eye, most stars project an immaculate white sheen, akin to iridescent pearls adorning the velvety tapestry of the night sky.

Despite their apparent distance and diminutive size, these cosmic giants loom large, dominating the cosmic stage. To comprehend the scale of these celestial titans, envision the largest star as an enormous soccer ball, while Earth, in the other hand, shrinks to the scale of a minuscule grain of sand. In the vastness of the cosmos, stars stand as awe-inspiring behemoths.

Among the celestial bodies, one star radiates with unparalleled intensity and proximity, holding a unique significance in our existence—the resplendent Sun. It serves as the source of life's warmth, nurturing the growth of terrestrial flora and bestowing radiant daylight upon our world. The Sun's brilliance during the day is so profound that it obscures the presence of distant stars, rendering them invisible to terrestrial observers. Yet, in the intricate cosmic ballet, celestial events occasionally unfold, culminating in phenomena like solar eclipses. During such captivating cosmic moments, the Sun's radiant luminescence is momentarily masked by the Moon, casting a celestial shadow that blankets the Earth. The world transforms into a transient night, the stars reappear, and nature briefly stirs, as if nightfall has descended, only to be awakened by the Sun's triumphant return.

Throughout the annals of human exploration, intrepid mariners traversed the uncharted expanses of Earth's oceans, charting their courses by relying on the guiding light of the stars. They meticulously created celestial maps, using constellations as their cosmic cartography. Today, stars continue to serve as unwavering guides for modern navigation. One stellar ensemble, the Big Dipper, comprised of seven prominent stars, stands as a cosmic compass, pointing the way to the North Star. The form of this stellar collective varies in the eyes of diverse cultures, evoking diverse images such as a bear and three birds, a hook, a wagon, or even a grand soup spoon.

So, to the inquisitive minds of the scholarly cosmos explorers, let us embark on an intellectual sojourn through the cosmic vastness and endeavor to unravel the celestial mysteries that grace the heavens. The universe stands as an infinite treasury of captivating enigmas, poised for scholarly exploration, promising the revelation of its profound cosmic secrets. 🌟🌌✨

 

 

6. Origin version

Look at the night sky. what do you see? Lots and lots of white dots. Stars!

Long ago some people said the sky was like a bowl turned upside down.

It sat on the tops of mountains. 

The stars were holes - holes poked in the bowl.

Some people made up stories about the stars.

One group of stars looked like a crown.

People said it was the crown of a pricess.

A god loved the princess.

But then she died.

The god put her crown in the sky

so he could see it forever.

Today we know what a star really is.

A star is a ball of burning gas.

It is very hot and very bright.

Stars come in different colors.

There are yellow stars and blue stars.

There are red stars and orange stars too.

But when you look up at the sky, most stars look white. 

Stars are big - very, very big.

They only look small because they are so far away.

Think of the biggest star and Earth like this.

You have a soccer ball in one hand.

That is the big star!

You have one little grain of sand in your other hand. 

That is Earth.

One star is closer than the rest.

It is not the biggest star.

But it looks big.

because it is so near.

We feel its heat.

This star is the sun.
Without the sun, no plants could grow.

In the day the sun is so bright we cannot see other stars.

But they are there just the same. 

Can you ever see stars in the day? Yes!

Sometimes the moon blocks out the light from the sun.

This is called an eclipse.

There are special ways to look at an eclipse without hurting your eyes. 

During an eclipse, the day gets darker and colder.

The stars come out.

And some animals go to sleep.

They think it is night.

But in a few minutes, the moon moves.

The sun comes back out.

It's day again!

Log ago sailors used the stars to help them cross the ocean.

They made a map of the stars.

It showed them where they were going.

Stars still help people find their way.

One group of seven stars shows which way is north.

These stars look like different things to different people. 

A bear and three birds.

A hook.

A wagon.

We say it is a big soup spoon.

We call it the Big Dipper.

Look up!

Can you find the Big Dipper?

It's there in the night sky with all the other millions and millions of stars

 

 

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