Enter the world of amazing planets, swirling nebulae and distant galaxies and meet some of the animals who have been to space, in a book that combines illustrations with photography that brings the cosmos closer to home.

"Now you can become a junior genius with Ken Jennings' first children's series! With this book you'll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with out-of-this-world facts: Did you know that Mars has a volcano bigger than the state of Arizona? Or that there's a star with a diamond the size of our moon at its core? With great illustrations, cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid...

" ... this ... reference guide is packed with fascinating facts about the terrestrial planets, gas giants, and dwarf planets, plus other orbiting astronomical bodies such as satellites and asteroids. Then, explore further into the unknown as you learn about mysterious bodies such as comets and clouds, and how much more we have to discover"-- Publisher marketing

This book explores how rockets and spacecraft work and how they help us travel throughout the solar system.

A story narrated by the Universe, this explains how the stars are born, about the cosmic objects and discover what stars are made of, what makes them twinkle, how many there are, and even how they will come to an end and what humans use them for. Two aliens provide fun facts about space. Includes activity time and glossary.

"Spoiler: Scientists haven't discovered life beyond Earth, not even a single teeny-tiny organism. But there's a whole lot of outer space, and humans have searched only a fraction of a fraction of it. So do you believe in the possibility of life out there? Or do you think Earth is perfectly unique in its ability to grow organisms? Packed with playful illustrations and fascinating factoids, 'Where Are the Aliens?' will take you on a journey of scientific...

Brainwave and his intrepid pals are your astro-guides to the mind-boggling magnificence of the universe, revealing its spectacular secrets and exploring its deepest, most secret places.

"Living in a world as vast as Earth, it can be easy to forget that this blue planet is actually a tiny speck within a massive universe filled with planets, moons, stars, asteroids, comets, dark matter--and maybe even alien life. Read about Earth's place in the Milky Way and the larger universe and how humans are learning about the endless frontier of space--and whether we are alone" -- Back cover.

"The Sun and Moon are important to all living things on Earth. Let's find out why!"-- Back cover.

"Learn all about the constellations, shooting stars, and satellites you can see when you look up into the night sky."-- Provided by publisher.