THE Space Encyclopaedia Is An Vital Read Intended for All Beginning Astronomers
Dorling Kindersley’s Space Encyclopaedia intended for children is definitely one of their finest reference titles pertaining to fresh researchers. It’s got to be the perfect first space guide for kids using just the correct amount of fine detail and info presented in an engaging and colourful approach. Throughout the 128 pages text is shown in a variety of fonts and sizes. There are even experiment questions down the base of pages with solutions upside down on the facing page e.g. Why is there no blue sky on the moon? Because the moon has no atmosphere. or What does the word “comet” mean? Long-haired star.The curiosity quiz will get you searching through each section for the answers.
The designs offer an excellent balance concerning text, diagrams, images and computer produced graphics. The book has special features that will present you ways to get both hands on the maximum amount of facts as possible! Use the “become an expert” buttons to find out more about a subject on other pages. “Get into it” activity buttons show you how you can try things out for yourself.
Contents:
What is space?
Where does it begin?, Stargazers, Observatories, Radio Telescopes, Our Place in Space, Great galaxies, The Milky Way, Nearby Stars, The Universe
Exploring space
Astronaut in training, Rockets, Moon journey, Men on the Moon, Space shuttle and stations, Living
and working in space, Artificial satellites, Exploring Mars, Reach for the stars!
The Solar System
The Sun, Eclipse, Mercury, Third rock from the Sun, The moon, The red planet, King of the planets, Jupiter’s moons, Saturn, Distant twins, Pluto.
Comets and Meteors
Shooting stars, the asteroid belt, asteroid landing, space debris.
Mysteries of space
UFO’s, Is anyone there?, Is there life on Mars?, The Big Bang, Black holes, Are there other Earths? A star is born, Death of a star.
Space for Everyone
Become a stargazer, Phases of the Moon, Constellations, The northern and southern skies, Space technology, Space timeline
The Universe was formed billions of years ago and is so huge it’s almost impossible to imagine just how big it really is. With this space encyclopaedia see how it was formed, what lies in the future, and wonder on the existence of alien life forms. Did you know…it hasn’t rained on Mars for three billion years!
I highly recommend this book for a homeschooling family or just for any parent with kids who want to learn about our Solar System, our galaxy and beyond. The publishers recommended age level is 9 – 12 years old, but children as young as 5 will be fascinated and enjoy exploring the book with an adult. It’s full of just the sort of information inquisitive youngsters want to know, presented in a way that’s both educational and entertaining. There is a full range of DK Encyclopaedias covering topics of the Human Body, Nature, Dinosaurs, Science and Animals as well as an Atlas, Dictionary and General Encyclopaedia. All school libraries should have a set of these excellent quality reference titles from DK.
For more resources and great ideas getting your kids interested in science and learning in fun and interesting ways check out Discovery Science.
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