Space: A Visual Encyclopedia

by Peter Bond

Book Overview

Blast off into space and discover the planets in our solar system and beyond in this jam-packed encyclopedia for children.

Learn what living in space is like for an astronaut, then take a whirl around planet Earth and the moon. Go beyond where any human has gone before, journeying around the red, rocky landscape of Mars and the magnificent icy rings of Saturn. Venture onwards to the farthest depths of the Milky Way Galaxy, and marvel at the biggest and brightest stars and black holes light years away.

Packed with out-of-this-world pictures from NASA and ESA missions, kids will explore our universe as never before. With exclusive interviews, incredible facts, coupled with awesome photographic spreads, Space: A Visual Encyclopedia will teach you everything you need to know about space.

This incredible space book is perfect for space enthusiasts and budding astronomers. It contains everything you have ever wanted to know about space. Reach for the stars

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 075666277X
• ISBN13: 9780756662776
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.9" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7