Space!: The Universe as You've Never Seen It Before

by DK, Smithsonian Institution (Contribution by)

Overview

Explore space as you’ve never known before with this children's encyclopedia perfect for a young astronomer. 

Forming part of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI imagery to reveal space and the universe as you've never seen them before. Informative, diverse in subject matter, easy to read and brimming with beautiful graphics, young learners can explore the incredibly detailed cross-sections and cutaways that reveal the inner workings of space, and bring the wonders of the cosmos to life. 

This charming children’s encyclopedia opens the world in new ways, with: 


- Packed with fun facts, diagrams and infographics that cover a vast range of space-related topics. 
- Encompassing a visual approach with illustrations, photographs and extremely detailed 3D CGI images.
- Crystal clear text distills the key information.
- DK's encyclopedias are fact-checked by subject experts to offer accuracy beyond online sources of information.

This fully-updated edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia Space! is the perfect encyclopedia for children aged 9-12, ideal for inquisitive minds, with amazingly-detailed cross-sections of spacecraft, spacesuits, the International Space Station and much more. Jam-packed with fun facts about space, from the Big Bang to the latest Martian rovers, young astronomers can study the Solar System in striking detail, explore eclipses and active galaxies, or go on an awe-inspiring adventure around the celestial sphere. 

Explore, Discover And Learn!

DK's Knowledge Encyclopedia Space! uncovers the marvels of our universe in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Encompassing engaging facts about space, including a closer look at the night sky, a constellation guide and lunar landings, you can spend quality time exploring the universe with your children, accompanied by impressive visuals to engage their senses. A must-have volume for curious kids with a thirst for knowledge, this enthralling encyclopedia is structured in such a way that your child can read a bit at a time, and feel comfortable to pause and ask questions. Doubling up as the perfect gift for young readers, who are always asking questions about our planet! 

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. 

This thrilling space book for kids is part of the Knowledge Encyclopedia educational series. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they complete the collection and discover diverse facts about the world around them. Dive into the deep blue with Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! And hone your knowledge on how the human body works with Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! Whatever topic takes their fancy, there’s an encyclopedia for everyone!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781465438065
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	09/01/2015
Series:	Knowledge Encyclopedias
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	92,782
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 12.00(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

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.