Reference - Encyclopedias, Astronauts & Space Flight, Astronomy
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Overview
In the tradition of DK's acclaimed Children's Encyclopedia series, the DK Space Encyclopedia is a comprehensive school, library, and home reference to the fascinating world of space, from strange phenomena like black holes to the latest stunning images from the Hubble Telescope. Covering cosmology, astrophysics, astronomy, and space exploration, the book's clear, informative text and thousands of photos, graphics, cross sections, maps, and charts give children age 8 and up absorbing, unparalleled view of our universe.Editorials
Children's Literature -
This appealing reference begins by illustrating how we observe our universe, and progresses through the ways in which we now explore it and use its vastness, such as placing satellites for a variety of purposes. Focus shifts to each planet in turn, with a strong unit on stars aimed at answering most questions, e.g., How are stars born? What is the sun like? and How do stars disappear or "die?" A further section aids the everyday stargazer who may have only limited equipment. Smaller sections feature mini-biographies of major space scientists and timelines that put this burgeoning science into perspective for learners...Surely there's room on your shelves for this title!Midwest Book Review
Ages 8 and older will relish this interactive space encyclopedia, which provides the latest images transmitted by the Hubble Telescope and includes dramatic color photos and charts on every page.Book Details
Published
September 1, 1999
Publisher
London : Dorling Kindersley, 1999.
Pages
304
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780789447081