Hardback
Details condition: new format: hardback isbn: 9780241446676 publisher: dk children dorling kindersley age range: 9-12 years overview knowledge encyclopedia space takes young astronomers on a dazzling journey through the cosmos, from the big bang to the latest discoveries on mars. Combining striking 3d cgi imagery with clear, expert-checked text, this fully updated hardback edition from dk reveals the inner workings of stars, planets, galaxies and spacecraft in unprecedented detail. Ideal for curious 9-12 year olds, it turns complex science into an accessible, awe-inspiring adventure that families, classrooms and home libraries will return to again and again. About the book this 208-page hardback is part of dk's celebrated knowledge encyclopedia series, renowned for pairing rigorous, expert-reviewed content with breathtaking visuals. Rather than dense blocks of text, the book is built around richly detailed cutaways, cross-sections, infographics and photographs that let readers see exactly how a rocket launches, what lies inside a black hole, or how the international space station keeps astronauts alive. Chapters guide young readers from our own solar system out to the furthest reaches of the observable universe, covering eclipses, active galaxies, the birth and death of stars, and cutting-edge space exploration missions. The structure is deliberately flexible: children can dip in for a few pages at a time, follow their own curiosity, and pause to absorb facts wi...