The Kingfisher Young People's Book of Space

By Martin Redfern

Book Overview

Embark on an exciting and educational tour of the cosmos in this information-packed guide -- from the first few seconds after the Big Bang to the remote-controlled Pathfinder expedition to Mars and beyond. The journey begins with an introduction to space exploration and humanity's relationship with the stars, from the astronomers of the ancient world, to the day-to-day work of orbiting satellites. Next is a tour of our own solar system, the Milky Way, and Galaxy: atmospheric planetscapes reveal the frozen methane seas of Pluto, while the carefully timed trajectory of the Voyager Probe provide stunning pictures from Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Full color photographs and computer-generated illustrations are carefully balanced with a succinct, informative text to provide curious young astronomers with a far-ranging understanding of the Universe. This cutting-edge guide is a visual and educational treat for children ready to seek the outer limits of their imaginations. Also includes a highly accessible factfile and glossary.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0753451360
• ISBN13: 9780753451366
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Length: 95 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.4" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 9

Customer Reviews

The Kingfisher Young People's Book of Space

I think this is a great kid's space book. It is broken up into specific subjects on each page. They get right to the point and they still make it interesting to read. My kids have enjoyed having it read to them.

Outstanding Book for Young Space Explorers

This breathtaking full color glossy book has incredible pictures and information ranging from the "Race to the Moon" to "Earthwatch" "Mission to Mars" "Comets" "Star Life" and includes a fantastic glossary at the back of the book. It also includes: "Universal Facts" "Brightest Stars" (in order of apparent brightness) "Major Telescopes - Optical/infrared and "Major Planetary Probes" providing the name, nation, launch info, target, and result. The pictures and layout of the book is outstanding, and it provides so much useful information, including "Beyond Time" "The Search for E.T." and "Impossible Questions." I highly recommend this book to kids of all ages that are intrigued by the cosmos, and want a fantastic introduction to our solar system and beyond. Deserves 10 Stars!