Amazing Space

The Most Incredible Features of the Known Universe

Sophie Allan, Josh Barker

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English

Dorling Kindersley
06 August 2024

Children's & Educational; Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA); Space (Children's&YA)

Series: DK Amazing Earth

An outer space adventure to discover fascinating stories of objects, matter, and mysteries that make up the universe

A thrilling guide to the most incredible objects, weirdest discoveries, and most surprising science in our Universe.

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 fascinating 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. Step on to the surface of other planets in our Solar System, discover the distant but exciting exoplanets, and learn the dramatic lifecycle of a star.

Amazing Space is the perfect book for inquisitive kids aged 7 and above, and especially those with a passion for space, physics, or science. With astounding information, and stunning photographs and illustrations, this is the ultimate guide to the most incredible places in our Universe.

By: Sophie Allan, Josh Barker
Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 286mm, Width: 232mm,
ISBN: 9780241669105
ISBN 10: 0241669103
Series: DK Amazing Earth
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 06 August 2024
Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Sophie Allan is Head of Teaching and Learning at the National Space Academy, UK. She is passionate about space and has a wealth of experience delivering space education projects. Sophie has developed programs for the European Space Agency, Association of Science and Discovery Centres, and the Science and Technology Facilities Council. She has also delivered lectures on space science around the world, and develops and teaches on the award-winning Space Engineering course taught in partnership with Loughborough College. Sophie has written and collaborated on multiple children's books with DK. Josh Barker is Education and Outreach Officer for Space Park Leicester and the National Space Centre. For over a decade he has shared his knowledge and passion for space and science with a range of audiences, from school children to science professionals. He has worked with Science Centres, Planetaria, and space agencies like ESA. He has even taught space science on the Butlin's stage and at 10 Downing Street. Josh has also worked on a number of children's books with DK.