What is the universe? -- How do we fit in? -- How the Universe works -- In the beginning -- Fate of the Universe -- Exploring the Universe -- Our solar system -- Our local star -- Earth's moon -- Comparing the planets -- Inner planets -- Home planet -- Mars, the Red Planet -- King of the planets -- Ringed Saturn -- Outer worlds -- Asteroids and meteors -- Icy wanderers -- Distant suns -- The variety of stars -- Clusters of nebulae -- Star birth -- Star death -- At the end -- The Milky Way -- Galactic neighbors -- Galaxies galore -- Active galaxies -- A Universe of life -- Star maps -- Discovery timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.
Summary:
"Become an eyewitness to outer space and beyond, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the Universe. Children will be mesmerized by how past, present, and future space exploration has helped our understanding of the Sun, our Solar System, rocky planets, gas giants, and explosive stars. This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into far-off galaxies and out-of-this-world objects captured by powerful space telescopes. Striking photographs and detailed illustrations help you learn the secrets of pulsars and black holes, and how they are created by dead stars."-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.