The Big Book of Space: Journey Through the Universe to Visit the Sun, Stars, Planets, and Much More!, (Hardcover)

Prepare for lift-off and let our friendly astronaut guides take you on an awesome exploration of all things space!

Fact-hungry cosmic fans can discover fascinating facts about the entire universe, of which Earth is just a tiny part. Over 100 brilliant illustrations and photographs help you to take a closer look at the eight planets in our solar system and tour the Sun, Moon, and stars. Alongside the astronauts, you can find out about space exploration in the past, present and future. Discover . . .

• How mysterious black holes are born, according to scientists
• The excitement of the space race and who was the first man on the moon
• What a solar day is and which planet has the longest one
• What's next for space exploration

Stunning photography and fun illustrations make this book a real page-turner for young inquisitive minds. Could we live on Mars? And how long would it take to get there? Budding astronauts who need to know all these things and more can find answers to their questions here.