Super space encyclopedia / author, Clive Gifford ; Smithsonian consultant, Shauna Edson ; general consultant, Dr. Jacqueline Mitton.
Bursting with fascinating facts and the latest breathtaking images, this space book for children brings the wonders of the Solar System to life. Find out about the never-ending storms on Jupiter. Learn about the towering volcanoes of Venus -- all 1,600 of them, and see the Valles Marineris on Mars -- a canyon that is ten times longer than Earth's Grand Canyon. Find out many more fascinating "super" facts about the cosmos with Super Space Encyclopedia. Based on recent research and discoveries, Super Space Encyclopedia showcases everything you need to know about the Universe -- from the Big Bang to the formation of galaxies and planets as well as the technology used to explore it unimaginable depths. Fabulous cutaway artworks help to reveal the inner workings of the Sun, planets, and spacecraft.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781465481719
- ISBN: 1465481710
- Physical Description: 207 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
- Edition: First American edition
- Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2019.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | At head of title: DK Smithsonian. Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The universe -- Inner solar system -- Outer solar system -- Stars and exoplanets -- Galaxies -- Space exploration -- People in space. -- Glossary |
| Target Audience Note: | Age 9-11 Grade 4-6 IG1140L Lexile |
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| Subject: | Astronomy > Juvenile literature. Outer space > Juvenile literature. Solar system > Juvenile literature. Outer space > Exploration > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Instructional and educational works. Trivia and miscellanea. Encyclopedias. Illustrated works. |
Available copies
- 21 of 25 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 0 copies available at Iredell County Public Library.
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- 1 current hold with 25 total copies.
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Summary:
Bursting with fascinating facts and the latest breathtaking images, this space book for children brings the wonders of the Solar System to life. Find out about the never-ending storms on Jupiter. Learn about the towering volcanoes of Venus -- all 1,600 of them, and see the Valles Marineris on Mars -- a canyon that is ten times longer than Earth's Grand Canyon. Find out many more fascinating "super" facts about the cosmos with Super Space Encyclopedia. Based on recent research and discoveries, Super Space Encyclopedia showcases everything you need to know about the Universe -- from the Big Bang to the formation of galaxies and planets as well as the technology used to explore it unimaginable depths. Fabulous cutaway artworks help to reveal the inner workings of the Sun, planets, and spacecraft.
