Could there be life on other planets? How close is the nearest black hole? Will humans ever set foot on Mars? Find out the answers in this . . . reference guide.
"[This book] answers all the . . . questions children have about space, from stars and planets to rockets and aliens. This . . . book is packed with . . . pictures and . . . facts about moons, black holes, meteorites, and much more!"--Back cover.
"Ever wonder what it'd be like in space? It's sillier than you'd think! Stretched spines, poop on the moon, and planets that rain diamonds are just a few things readers will learn about"--Provided by publisher.
Text, illustrations, and diagrams provide answers to questions about outer space, covering constellations, eclipses, telescopes, observatories, great astronomers, the Sun and planets, and more.
A first "person" account of the first spider to spin a web in space, and why the 1973 experiment, suggested by a high school student, was important. Includes a fact sheet.
"With this fun and informative volume, young would-be astronauts can find out more about space without setting foot on a rocket or space station. From history about humankind's dreams of space travel to weird facts about what space does to the human body, this out-of-this-world book will draw in developing readers with unusual information and bright photographs"--Provided by the publisher.
