The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Space: A Visual Voyage Through Our Universe -- Claudia Martin, Hardcover

Set off on a cosmic odyssey with this lavishly illustrated visual encyclopedia. It's packed with out-of-this-world facts that will delight and surprise young readers.

From the birth of a star to the mystery of dark matter, and from the power of black holes to the search for extraterrestrial life, there's so much to discover here. Written in easy-to-follow language but reflecting the latest astronomical research, this volume is precision engineered to engage the minds and fire the imaginations of bright young things.

Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this comprehensive visual encyclopedia is great for home learning.

Ideal for children aged 8+.

Author: Claudia Martin
Publisher: Arcturus Editions
Published: 05/07/2024
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.90w x 0.55d
ISBN: 9781398836785
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author

Claudia Martin is a highly respected author of non-fiction for children and young adults, with an exceptional talent for making complex ideas accessible. She specializes in the subjects of geography, science, and the natural world. Her books have been translated into 14 languages and have sold over a quarter of a million copies. She lives in London.

Helen Giles (contributor) is an astronomer with a PhD from the Observatoire de Gen钁e in Switzerland. She is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a Member of the European Astronomical Society, and an expert in the study of starspot photometric signatures and the hunting of extrasolar planets.

Marc Pattenden is a self-taught illustrator from Lewes, in the UK. He works digitally with the aim of creating colorful engaging work, full of texture and atmosphere. Marc finds the process of illustration a totally joyful experience and is very glad to have made a career out of it. He hopes to be drawing beautiful pictures for many years to come.