When young Neil deGrasse Tyson first visited the planetarium in New York City, he was completely starstruck. Looking up at the theater ceiling, he simply could not believe that the crowded, glittering night sky he saw was actually real. Growing up in the bright city, he had never seen so many stars! A trip to the country finally proved that the dazzling sky was not a trick, and that discovery became rocket fuel for Neil's imagination. His deep passion for space took him from the roof of his apartment building with a telescope all the way to a special science expedition in Africa. Eventually, his amazing journey brought him right back to become the director of the very same planetarium where his huge dreams first began. This fascinating true story shows how one curious boy's incredible quest for knowledge transformed him into a world-famous astrophysicist. Perfect for aspiring scientists and big dreamers, it will definitely ignite your own sense of wonder about the vast universe above.