Space is mind-boggling. Time is measured in billions of years, and distances in trillions of miles. Space Record Breakers takes all this wonder and packages it in digestible, factual form, focusing half on the natural wonders of space and half on the history (and future) of humankind’s exploration. What’s the biggest known planet? The hottest star? The most intrepid astronaut? The first woman in space? The biggest volcano in the solar system?

Anne Rooney writes books on science, technology, engineering, and the history of science for children and adults. She has published around 200 books. Before writing books full time, she worked in the computer industry, and wrote and edited educational materials, often on aspects of science and computer technology.