Space (Eye Wonder) - Softcover

DK, DK

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405304723 ISBN 13: 9781405304726

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, 2004

Synopsis

Enter a world of discovery with DK Eyewonder. Rocket into space and explore the wonders of the universe. From counting Saturn's rings to living in space stations, Eyewonder Space will take you on an amazing journey through the cosmos and beyond.

About this title

Review:

"Eyewonder Dinosaur, Eyewonder Ocean, Eyewonder Rainforest and Eyewonder Space are inspiring first guides to different worlds and are full of fascinating facts and dramatic photography." Guiding Magazine

From the Back Cover:

Travel from Earth to the ends of the known Universe.

Space is a colourful first guide to astronomy, packed with facts about space exploration, the planets, stars, galaxies and much more.

Dramatic, atmospheric photography provides a wealth of visual information. Packed with facts and written in an accessible style, Eye Wonders are the perfect educational start for young children.

Contents

• Staring into space
• Our place in space
• A closer look
• Journey to the moon
• Earth's moon
• The Sun
• Family of the sun
• Mercury and friends
• Sister Venus
• The red planet
• A rocky racetrack
• King of the planets
• Planet of the rings
• Distant twins
• Pluto and the comets
• Secrets of the stars
• The Milky Way
• About the universe
• Lift-off
• Life in space
• Our future in space
• Space glossary
• Index and acknowledgements

About the Author
Consultant Carle Stott, BA, FRAS, has written more than 20 books on space-related subjects for both adults and children, and is a former head of the Old Royal Observatory at Greenwich, London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1405304723
• ISBN 13: 9781405304726
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48