Young readers can journey through the far-reaches of space with this spectacular hardback encyclopedia, richly illustrated with breathtaking, full-colour space photography. From asteroids to auroras and moons to the Milky Way, this fact-packed encyclopedia contains everything you need to know about space! Readers can learn about the moons of Jupiter, the search for extra-terrestrial life, super massive black holes, and everything in between! Chapters include: The Solar System: our Sun, the plants and their moons Space objects from comets to asteroids Stars, galaxies, black holes and dark matter Famous astronomers and astronauts And so much more! Throughout the book, a galactic gallery of photographs makes exploring the universe a mind-blowing experience. Perfect for budding astronauts aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus New Encyclopedias are entertaining and visually spectacular reference guides for young readers, complete with eye-opening stats and fascinating facts with full-color photography.

Claudia Martin is a highly respected author of non-fiction for childrenand young adults, with an exceptional talent for making complex ideasaccessible. She specializes in the subjects of geography, science, andthe natural world. Herbooks have been translated into 14 languages andhave sold over a quarter of a million copies. She lives in LondonGiles Sparrow is a freelance author and editor, specializing in popularscience. He has had books about space published by several children’spublishers, including Scholastic and Dorling Kindersley.