Wish Upon a Star: Why Humans Make Wishes
Wish Upon a Star: Why Humans Make Wishes
Why do people make wishes when a shooting star flashes across the sky? And can a wish become more than something we quietly hope will happen?
In Wish Upon a Star, young explorers journey through meteor science, history, and cultural traditions to discover why the night sky has inspired wishes for generations. We’ll learn what a “shooting star” really is, explore how meteor showers form, and uncover the history behind the familiar “Star Light, Star Bright” rhyme.
Then we’ll travel to Japan for Tanabata, the Star Festival. Listeners will hear the story…
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