How big is space, where does it end, and more thought-provoking questions.
Chapter 1: The Basics
What space is, where it is, what's in it - and a few things about
space we don't or can't know.
Chapter 2: The Solar System
A look at what's in the solar system, from planets and moons to
comets and asteroids.
Chapter 3: Secrets of Stars
What stars are made of, where they come from, and what happens to
them.
Chapter 4: People in Space
How, when and where people have explored - and the places we want
to know more about.
Chapter 5: The Biggest Questions
A few things we know... and LOTS of things we don't.
Alice James (Author)
Alice James joined Usborne after working in primary schools for a
while. She absolutely loves science, and over the years has lived
with chimps, spent a month in the rainforest, studied Biology at
Oxford University, and grown 200 carnivorous plants (not
necessarily in that order). Whilst at Usborne Alice has worked on
books on all kinds of science topics, from space to energy to the
periodic table.
Alex Frith (Author)
Alex Frith has been writing Usborne books since 2005. His diverse
output covers such titles as 'See inside Your Head', 'Stories of
Thor' and 'Politics for Beginners'. He has spoken at multiple
festivals about his book '100 Things to Know About Space'. Alex can
be found in London.
A refreshing and an honest overview of what we simply don't know
about the universe
*Armadillo*
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