Space: A Visual Encyclopedia - Hardcover

DK

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 075666277X ISBN 13: 9780756662776

Publisher: DK Children, 2010

Synopsis

Blast off into space and discover the planets in our solar system and beyond in this jam-packed encyclopedia for children.

Learn what living in space is like for an astronaut, then take a whirl around planet Earth and the moon. Go beyond where any human has gone before, journeying around the red, rocky landscape of Mars and the magnificent icy rings of Saturn. Venture onwards to the farthest depths of the Milky Way Galaxy, and marvel at the biggest and brightest stars and black holes light years away.

Packed with out-of-this-world pictures from NASA and ESA missions, kids will explore our universe as never before. With exclusive interviews, incredible facts, coupled with awesome photographic spreads, Space: A Visual Encyclopedia will teach you everything you need to know about space.

This incredible space book is perfect for space enthusiasts and budding astronomers. It contains everything you have ever wanted to know about space. Reach for the stars!

About this title

About the Author:

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.   Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.

From Booklist:

From planet earth to the far reaches of the universe, this encyclopedia provides the opportunity for readers to explore space. Information is divided into nine sections, beginning with “Observing the Universe,” which covers a definition of space, a history of viewing the stars, telescopes, and observatories. Other chapters include “The Violent Universe,” “Solar System,” “Earth,” “The Moon,” and “The Sun.” “Liftoff” features information on space shuttles, satellites, and rockets. “Humans in Space” discusses our exploration of the universe (animals in space, space stations, and the future of space exploration). A final “Stars and Stargazing” section describes stars, other solar systems, and what you can see in the night sky. Within each section, topics are examined on two-page spreads featuring a typical DK layout: title, large-font introductory paragraph, several medium-sized-font paragraphs of supporting information, and numerous photographs with captions that provide additional details. Though there is plenty of detail to keep would-be astronauts engaged, the illustrative material is obviously the highlight of this volume. The stunning full-color photographs and visuals, courtesy of NASA and high-tech telescopes from around the world, show detail and clarity. This work will find popularity with space enthusiasts and browsers alike, although report writers will need additional research sources if focusing on only one topic. Because of the relatively low cost, public libraries will likely want more than one copy. Junior- and senior-high-schools where astronomy is studied will want to consider purchase for their library or science department. Grades 7-12. --Shauna Yusko

About this edition

• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 075666277X
• ISBN 13: 9780756662776
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256