A Space Encyclopaedia Is An Essential Read For All Young Astronomers, Astronauts or Space Fanatics

A Space Encyclopaedia Is An Essential Read For All Young Astronomers, Astronauts or Space Fanatics

Dorling Kindersley are world renowned for publishing the best quality reference books and their Space Encyclopaedia for kids is one of the best. It has to be the perfect first space book for kids with just the right amount of detail. With DK reference books you always get quality and interesting information presented in an engaging and colourful manner. Throughout the 128 pages text is presented in a variety of fonts and sizes. There are even test questions along the base of pages with answers upside down on the facing page e.g. Why is there no blue sky on the moon? Because the moon has no atmosphere. or What does the word "comet" mean? Long-haired star.The curiosity quiz will get you searching through each section for the answers.The illustrations provide an excellent balance between text, diagrams, photographs and computer generated images. The book has special features that will show you how to get your hands on as much information as possible! Use the "become an expert" buttons to find out more about a subject on other pages. "Get into it" activity buttons show you how you can try things out for yourself.Contents:What is space? Where does it begin?, Stargazers, Observatories, Radio Telescopes, Our Place in Space, Great galaxies, The Milky Way, Nearby Stars, The UniverseExploring space Astronaut in training, Rockets, Moon journey, Men on the Moon, Space shuttle and stations, Living and working in space, Artificial satellites, Exploring Mars, Reach for the stars!The Solar System The Sun, Eclipse, Mercury, Third rock from the Sun, The moon, The red planet, King of the planets, Jupiter's moons, Saturn, Distant twins, Pluto.Comets and Meteors Shooting stars, the asteroid belt, asteroid landing, space debris.Mysteries of space UFO's, Is anyone there?, Is there life on Mars?, The Big Bang, Black holes, Are there other Earths? A star is born, Death of a star.Space for Everyone Become a stargazer, Phases of the Moon, Constellations, The northern and southern skies, Space technology, Space timelineThe Universe was formed billions of years ago and is so huge it's almost impossible to imagine just how big it really is. With this space encyclopaedia see how it was formed, what lies in the future, and wonder on the existence of alien life forms. Did you know...it hasn't rained on Mars for three billion years!I highly recommend this book for a homeschooling family or just for any parent with kids who want to learn about our Solar System, our galaxy and beyond. The publishers recommended age level is 9 - 12 years old, but children as young as 5 will be fascinated and enjoy exploring the book with an adult. It's full of just the sort of information inquisitive youngsters want to know, presented in a way that's both educational and entertaining. There is a full range of DK Encyclopaedias covering topics of the Human Body, Nature, Dinosaurs, Science and Animals as well as an Atlas, Dictionary and General Encyclopaedia. All school libraries should

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