The Big Book of SpaceThe Big Book of Space

Prepare for lift-off and let our friendly astronaut guides take you on an awesome exploration of all things space! Fact-hungry cosmic fans can discover fascinating facts about the entire universe, of which Earth is just a tiny part. Take a closer look at the eight planets in our solar system and tour the Sun, moon stars and more. Discover how mysterious black holes are born, according to scientists. All about the space race, and who was the first man on the moon. What is a solar day, and which planet has the longest one. What's next for space exploration? Will it be humans landing on Mars? Could we live on Mars and how long would it take to get there? Budding astronauts who need to know all of these things and more, can find answers to their questions here. Stunning photography and fun illustrations make this book a real page-turner.