How Do Stars Die and Create New Ones?

Stars are like giant fireballs in the sky. They burn for a very long time, but when they run out of fuel, they explode, and that explosion can make new stars. Imagine a big balloon popping and creating smaller ones around it.

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A firecracker exploding and lighting up the night sky.
A big bubble popping and creating smaller bubbles around it.
An old tree falling over and helping a seed sprout nearby.

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