Books with title First Space Encyclopedia

Blast off into space with the experts at National Geographic to discover everything we know about the universe, including exciting, recent discoveries and amazing brand-new NASA space photography.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 for every family, providing both accessible information for school reports and compelling reading on the mysteries beyond our planet.

A revised and updated edition of the Oxford First Encyclopedia. Retaining all the best features of the original edition, the new Oxford First Encyclopedia has even more reasons to make it the essential first reference for every child.* Many new photographs and illustrations* Updated and expanded coverage of computing and the internet* Expanded coverage of core subjects such as maths* Revised space science pages to include the latest astronomical discoveries* Comprehensive subject coverage* Over 400 full colour pictures* Thematic rather than alphabetical organization, to suit young children* Expert advisers and educational consultants involved in checking text and illustrations* Extensive testing of material on children of target age range