The Space Book

A Journey through Our Incredible Universe

Giles Sparrow

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Arcturus
01 November 2024

Space (Children's&YA); Encyclopaedias (Children's&YA)

Series: Children's Discovery Library

Young readers can travel into space with this comprehensive reference guide to the cosmos, filled with galactic facts and incredible full-colour space photography.

From the Big Bang to the Extremely Large Telescope, this is a definitive guide to our Solar System, the Universe, space exploration and beyond. Children can explore the constellations of the night sky, the Earth's orbit around the sun, profiles of planets and much more.

• Illustrated throughout with the very latest space imagery • Clear annotations highlight important features • Profile boxes give you facts at a glance • Includes a section on observing the night sky • A wide-ranging glossary explains key terminology • Fully indexed for easy navigation

Supporting STEM learning, this accessible and entertaining reference guide is perfect for children aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Children's Discovery Library series uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to world geography. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

By: Giles Sparrow
Imprint: Arcturus
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 225mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 546g
ISBN: 9781398835719
ISBN 10: 1398835714
Series: Children's Discovery Library
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 01 November 2024
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Giles Sparrow FRAS studied astronomy at University College, London, and science communication at Imperial College, before embarking on a career in publishing. Starting out as an editor, he worked on various popular reference books, including DK's Eyewitness series, as well as their Space Encyclopedia and Dinosaur Encyclopedia. He is now a popular science author with a string of beautiful and successful books for adults and children under his belt, including the bestselling Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide, the Exploring the Solar System series, the successful Cosmos (2006) and many others.

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