Space encyclopedia A tour of our solar system and beyond
Book - 2020
"The updated and expanded edition of the hit Space Encyclopedia presents the most up-to-date findings on space exploration and research and breathtaking views of the universe, as captured by the latest and greatest technology, including the recent first ever image of a black hole. This complete reference contains everything kids need to know about our sun and planets including the new dwarf planets, the formation of the universe, space travel, the possibility of life beyond Earth, and more. Authored by David A. Aguilar, an internationally recognized astronomer and former Director of Science Information and Public Outreach at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, it is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated must-have fo...r every family, providing both accessible information for school reports and compelling reading on the mysteries beyond our planet."--Amazon.com.
- Subjects
- Genres
- Encyclopedias
Instructional and educational works
Illustrated works - Published
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Washington, D.C :
National Geographic
[2020]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Other Authors
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- Edition
- Second edition
- Item Description
- Previous edition: 2013.
Includes index. - Physical Description
- 207 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
- Audience
- 10+.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (page 207) and index.
- ISBN
- 9781426338564
9781426338571
- What we know
- Tour of the solar system
- To the stars and beyond
- Are we alone?
- Dreams of tomorrow.