Why Space Matters to Me

by Colin Stuart

In this brilliantly simple book, a noted science writer shows the interconnectedness of life on Earth to space—and thus, why space matters to all of us.



Covering topics like stardust, animal navigation, weather, seasons, tides, and more, Colin Stuart shows the interconnectedness of life on Earth and space.



Complete with a quiz, further reading, glossary, and index filled with surprising facts—such as the fact that humans are made of stardust!—this book presents information in an engaging, personable way. Perfect for Common Core classroom connections!

48 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 12, 2015

About the author

Colin Stuart is a renowned astronomy speaker and best-selling author. He was a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a 2014 runner-up for the European Astronomy Journalism Prize. He lives in London.

Reviews

[Bon Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was informational. I learned about space.

[Elizabeth S · Rating 3 out of 5]

Parts of the book were 4-5 stars. For example, great descriptions and graphics showing how tides work.

Parts of the book were 1-2 stars. Babyish.