Why Space Matters to Me

by Colin Stuart (contributor)

Have you ever wondered what is going on right above your head? Space is closer than you think and you ll be surprised by how much it affects your life on Earth. So get on board and join this eye opening journey into the solar system to discover how and why space matters to you.Astrophysicist Colin Stuart gives talks to more than 10,000 children every year so he knows what exactly what intrigues and puzzles children about space, and he has had lots of experience explaining big concepts in a simple but engaging way.Covering topics such as stardust, weather, seasons, tides, navigation and more, Colin explains the many ways that space is linked to life on Earth. Information is presented in a captivating and personable way, and this unique angle on a popular subject builds on the natural curiosity that children have about the world around them.

48 pages, Paperback

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.