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by Sparrow (Author)
Young readers can journey through the far-reaches of space with this spectacular hardback encyclopedia, richly illustrated with breathtaking, full-color space photography. From asteroids to auroras and moons to the Milky Way, this fact-packed encyclopedia contains everything you need to know about space! Readers can learn about the moons of Jupiter, the search for extra-terrestrial life, super massive black holes, and everything in between! Chapters include: - The Solar System: our Sun, the plants and their moons - Space objects from comets to asteroids - Stars, galaxies, black holes and dark matter - Famous astronomers and astronauts - And so much more! Throughout the book, a galactic gallery of photographs makes exploring the universe a mind-blowing experience. Perfect for budding astronauts aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus New Encyclopedias are entertaining and visually spectacular reference guides for young readers, complete with eye-opening stats and fascinating facts with full-color photography.
Author Biography
Giles Sparrow is a freelance author and editor, specializing in popular science. He has had books about space published by several children's publishers, including Scholastic and Dorling Kindersley.
