Did you know that fragments from an Australian meteorite contain the oldest material ever found - stardust!
Join us to hear award-winning author Mark Greenwood read his new book Lucky's Star. Lucky's Star explores the fascinating true story of the Murchison meteorite. The pieces of the space rock that were discovered in Murchison, Victoria, provided clues about the origins of life on earth.
About Lucky's Star
Follow Lucky as she discovers a very precious rock that fell from space.
On a quiet spring morning, something strange falls from the sky and land on a small country town. Lucky watches as 'stars' rain down on the fields and farms, but just what are these unusual objects? And what will Lucky do with her own special find?
About the author and illustrator
Mark Greenwood is a history hunter. His award-winning books examining history and multicultural themes have been published and honoured internationally.
Lucia Masciullo is an award winning illustrator who loves to create whimsical characters using traditional techniques. Born and raised in Italy, she studied biology before moving to Australia where she pursued her passion for art.
More information
CSIRO Storytime was filmed at the Melbourne Museum, as pieces of the Murchison Meteorite are on display at the Melbourne Museum in the Dynamic Earth exhibition.
Please register to be provided with the link to view Storytime. Teacher notes are also available for download.
