Description
Discover the mysteries of the Universe and journey to galaxies beyond our own in this fact-packed companion to space.
From icy worlds and hot, fiery giants to the biggest telescopes and latest spacecraft, this book covers more than 40 profiles of the planets, stars, and objects in our universe. Find out all about our neighboring planets, from tiny Mercury to gigantic Jupiter. Discover what lies beyond our solar system and the stars we can see in the night sky. Learn about the latest space technology and when humans may finally land on Mars.
Broken down by type, each object is presented in a clear, engaging way, with stunning images and bite-sized chunks of information. Detailed NASA photography brings the mysteries of outer space to life, while pronunciation guides help with tricky names, and a visual index gives a quick overview of all the key objects in the book. Filled with fascinating details for every young stargazer and budding astronaut, My Book of Stars and Planets is the perfect first reference book on space and the universe for kids.
About the Author
Brendan Kearney is a children's book illustrator and author represented by Plum Pudding Illustration agency. His first picture book Musical Mac was published in 2019. He is also the illustrator of the popular Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast book series written by Josh Funk.
Book Information
ISBN 9780241485781
Author Parshati Patel
Format Hardback
Page Count 96
Imprint DK Children
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Weight(grams) 533g
Dimensions(mm) 262mm * 203mm * 13mm
