Young readers can take a tour of the night sky and the wonders of the universe in this fascinating guide to the world of astronomy, beautifully illustrated in full-colour.

Expert science writer Giles Sparrow takes readers on a journey through time and space, from the Big Bang to black holes, to study solar eclipses, shooting stars, supernovas and much more. Children can explore key ideas in astronomy and the scientists who made these discoveries, including Galileo, Henrietta Swan Leavitt and Albert Einstein. Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and accessible information which kids will relish sharing them with friends and family!

Includes:
• The solar system and Milky Way
• Navigating the night sky using constellations
• How stars are born and how they die
• The startling secrets of deepest space

Covering cosmology, astrophysics, planetary science and astrobiology, this book supports STEM learning and is perfect for readers aged 8+.

9781398822009