DK Guide to Space

by Peter Bond

If you're a space fanatic, you'll love this big guide to all things astronomical. All the heavenly bodies in our solar system--all nine planets and their moons, comets, asteroids, and the sun--are shown in amazing photos and illustrations that give you a feel for what they're like up close. You'll also find out about objects far away from our little planet, like distant stars, nebulas, and galaxies, with telescope images and incredible facts. For instance, did you know that Eta Carinae is the weirdest star known to science? It's being torn apart by constant explosions, and it's the only star known to emit natural laser light! You'll find out how a star is born, how it dies, and how galaxies full of stars fit into the universe. The last part of the book tells the story of human efforts to learn about space, from rockets and shuttles to space stations, satellites, and radio telescopes listening for alien broadcasts. DK Guide to Space is filled with color photos of cool things like Jupiter's Great Red Spot, Mexican Hat galaxies, and the freeze-dried food astronauts eat. It's a great reference for space nuts. (Ages 9 to 12) --Therese Littleton

Genres: Astronomy, Nonfiction, Science, Childrens, Reference

63 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Darinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of information about the solar system and space exploration. Great illustrations. A good book for kids interested in space.

[Robin Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good start for kids who show some interest towards the night sky, this book will give them good info covering all major topics of the universe and it's matter and give a guide to further self explore.

[Kestrel Class · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked the parts talking about rockets. The pictures of the solar system are really good.

[Cheryl Meibos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though this book is 13 years old, the pictures are fantastic. I love showing the 5th graders the pages where it shows zooming out from the earth as if you are in a spaceship--first you see a neighborhood, then an aerial view of an area, then the earth, then the solar system, then the galaxy, then other galaxies. You can begin to feel the immenseness of the universe.

[Kyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think it was a good book the pictures really kept me intrested. If haveing a Science test then i recomend that you read this book.

[William Cameron · Rating 2 out of 5]

it gave a good understanding of space but the pictures kept me on it haha! :)