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Amazing space : the most incredible features of the known universe / written by Sophie Allan and Josh Barker ; illustrated by Tim Smart.

Allan, Sophie (Physics teacher), (author.). Barker, Josh, (author.). Smart, Tim (Illustrator), (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Go on an outer space adventure to discover amazing stories of objects, matter, and mysteries that make up the universe. This fascinating space book will take you above the clouds and beyond the Earth's atmosphere to show you the vast expanse of space that stretches above us. Have you ever wondered why some planets have rings? Or whether galaxies can collide? Or how humans are able to explore the vastness of space? This is the ultimate space book for kids with a passion for space, physics and science."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 0744098467
ISBN: 9780744098464
Physical Description: 176 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Edition: First American edition
Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2024.
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Earth from space -- Auroras -- Rockets -- Future fuels -- Humans in space -- Extraordinary astronauts -- Space junk -- Animals in space -- Space stations -- Space bases -- Solar system exploration -- Mercury -- Venus -- Mars -- Asteroids -- Jupiter -- Saturn -- Uranus -- Neptune -- Comets -- Dwarf planets -- The Oort cloud -- The sun -- Many moons -- Space weather -- Looking into space -- Constellations -- Meteors -- Looking into the past -- Different light -- The James Webb space telescope -- Birth of a star -- Multiple star systems -- Death of a star -- Supernovas -- Neutron stars and black holes -- Galaxies -- Cosmic collisions -- Exoplanets -- Space mysteries.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 7+.