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From the Moon to the furthest reaches of space, this extraordinary visual encyclopedia brings together cutting-edge knowledge and eye-opening photography to inspire and intrigue young readers. This accessible guide explains key concepts about our solar system, distant stars, and black holes. It features useful fact boxes to give key stats at a glance and extraordinary full-color space photography of planets, galaxies, spacecraft, and astronauts. Sections include: • The Solar System • The Universe • Watching the Sky • Missions to Space. This comprehensive book is the perfect introduction to stars, planets, and astronauts for curious children aged 5+. ABOUT THE SERIES: First Encyclopedias covers a variety of scientific topics, combining spectacular images with easy-to-understand facts, made fascinating to the youngest of readers.

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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 specialises 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. Dr Helen Giles (consultant) is an Astronomer with a PhD from the Observatoire de Genève in Switzerland. She is a Follow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a Member of the European Astronomical Society and an expert in the study of starspot photometric signatures. She has worked as a book consultant, including for A Story of the Universe (2021).

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