Provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the universe with a unique integration of words and pictures. Topics covered include: black holes, galaxies, the solar system, asteroids, meteors, meterorites, stars, quasars and more.

If a black hole is not a hole, then what is it? Find out what black holes are, what causes them, and how scientists first discovered them. Learn how astronomers find black holes, get to know our nearest black-hole neighbor, and take a journey that will literally s-t-r-e-t-c-h the mind.
Includes a Bonus PDF of illustrations and Photographs from the Book.

With each title including fascinating facts and photographic images, young readers will enjoy discovering what lies in the darkness beyond Earth.

"A non-fiction introduction to the massive scale of the known universe"--

The Spectacular Science of Space is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about planets, stars, and galaxies-and that parents often struggle to answer. Find out what gravity is, how we know about the Big Bang, what's it like to live on the International Space Station, and many, many more! The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science...

Describes how Danish astronomer Ole Romer measured the speed of light using a crude telescope and a mechanical timepiece.

This engaging picture book biography shows how pioneering astronomer Vera Rubin, who discovered evidence for the existence of dark matter, the most mysterious substance in the universe, changed people's understanding of both the universe and what a woman can do.

"An illustrated exploration of the principles, laws, and wonders that rule our universe, our solar system, our world, and our daily lives from the bestselling creator of Lost in Translation"--