They twinkle in the night sky, but what exactly are stars? Which one's the nearest? Can humans visit a star? Curious little children can lift over 30 flaps to find the answers to these questions and many more in this delightful introduction to stars and the night sky, with simple explanations and gorgeous illustrations on every page.

Wild About Space voyages through the Universe, exploring the Solar System, stars and distant galaxies to find out how stars are born, what goes on at an observatory, and how spacecraft have explored the Moon, planets, asteroids and comets. Bite-sized paragraphs, packed with interesting facts Detailed diagrams and cutaways to help understanding Projects and quizzes encourage fun learning Wild About Space is a brilliant book, bursting with illustrations and amazing photographs whilst the engaging text is presented in numbered paragraphs. Feature panels throughout provide fun facts, cartoons, quizzes and activities.

Take to the skies with this fun, visual miscellany for children who love anything aircraft related! Each double-page spread features a different group of aircraft to explore, such as helpful helicopters, record-breaking planes and soaring spacecraft. Discover some of the more surprising things to have flown - including flying cars and jet packs. Readers can also learn how planes fly, and pretend to be a pilot as they look at a cockpit from a pilot's eye view. Filled with hundreds of different planes, balloons, rockets and other aircraft from around the world, even the most avid young flying fanatic will discover new machines they haven't seen before!

Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite topic. In The Small and Mighty Book of Space, readers will discover everything they could ever want to know about the cosmos. With amazing bite-size facts on everything from the planets in the solar system to the number of stars in our galaxy, this fully illustrated book is filled to the brim with space info. Discover the rockets that took us to the moon, the robots exploring mars, the astronauts that took part in the Space Race, and lots more. With tons of original illustrations and infographics, it's ideal for any young reader who's obsessed with space.

This inspirational picture book reveals what is was like for a young black mother of three to navigate the difficult world of the 1950s and 60s and to succeed in an unwelcoming industry to become one of the now legendary "hidden figures" of NASA computing and space research. Johnson's own empowering narrative is complemented by the recollections of her two daughters about their mother's work and insights about how she illuminated their paths, including one daughter's fight for civil rights and another's journey to become a NASA mathematician herself. The narrative gracefully weaves together Johnson's personal story, her influence on her daughters' formative years, her and her daughters' fight for civil rights, and her lasting impact on NASA and space exploration. Filled with personal reflections, exclusive family archival photos, and striking illustrations, readers will be immersed in this deeply personal portrayal of female empowerment, women in STEM, and the breaking down of race barriers across generations. Historical notes, photo/illustration notes, and a time line put the story into historical and modern-day context. The inspirational tale of Johnson's perseverance is both intimate and global, showcasing the drive of each generation to push one step further than the last. With its evocative family album-style format and novel approach to storytelling, One Step Further is sure to inspire the next generation of rising stars.

This out-of-this-world activity book offers kids more than 20 space-themed code puzzles to crack using the built-in cipher wheel. Each space-themed code puzzle in this book challenges players to think creatively, while it builds their confidence. In addition to the engaging code puzzles, kids will find fun facts about space, tongue twisters, and colourful art. Perfect to take along on airplane or car trips, or to use as a rainy-day activity, this is a spectacular gift for any occasion.

Patch likes to bounce and play but most of all he wants to go to the moon. One day he finds a rocket in the garden and blasts off on his very own space adventure. Exploring themes of play, misadventure and the importance of home, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics making it perfect for supporting learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page.

From bestselling author Deborah Underwood comes a lively and heartwarming letter writing exchange between all the planets in outer space to show the power of perspective. It was an ordinary day for Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, (and don't forget Pluto, the dwarf planet). The planets were circling the Sun, staring into space, until suddenly they spot something else in their Solar System. What could it be? Who could it be? The planets have no idea but they're circling to find out. Whatever it is that something is most definitely, absolutely, without a doubt NOT a planet. So begins an out-of-this-world pen pal exchange between the planets and an exoplanet: Dear Exoplanet, We are excited to have you in the galaxy! XO, Planets Dear Planets, It is nice to hear from you! But what is an exoplanet? Does it mean "excellent planet"? XO, Exoplanet Paired with vibrant illustrations from Jorge Lacera, this STEM-friendly story, told mainly through letters, reminds readers what happens when we consider another person's point of view.

Who holds the record for driving the fastest on the Moon? And how far away is the Moon from Earth? What are the gas giants - and what about nebulae? Whether it shoots, glows, radiates or collides, Infomojis: Space is all about exploring the universe in a fun and engaging way. Core scientific areas of investigation are covered, such as the nuclear reaction that makes our Sun shine or how the Moon's gravity affects tides on Earth. The book features custom-made 'infomojis' (information emojis) that present the information with real personality! So inject fun into facts, and take your young astronomer to the next evolution in infographics. Infomojis is a series of ten books that are perfect for curious readers aged 8+.

The stars in the sky help scientists, and also point the way. Certain groups of stars tell a story, or tell us the month and day. For thousands of years, the stars have filled humankind with wonder. They have pointed the way, helped us tell time, and best of all, told us stories. Now, curious kids can explore the night sky with Stories in the Sky: Constellations. From Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, Leo the Lion, Orion the Hunter, and more, ten of the most popular and easiest-to-find constellations in the night sky are featured with beautiful illustrations that show the stars in the constellation as well as a cute rendering of the animal or person it represents. The fun, rhyming text introduces the ancient Greek or Roman character most often associated with the constellation, and the fun facts on each spread include basic information about where and when to find each of them.

Out Of This World is jam-packed with everything children need to know about space - from facts and statistics to real-life adventures. Boys and girls can find their way around the solar system, learn if aliens really could exist and discover the origins of the universe. Entertaining and educational, this learning companion would make the perfect addition to any school child's bookshelf.

In this completely updated edition of Our Solar System, Seymour Simon takes young readers on a fascinating tour through space With beautiful full-color photographs and spacecraft images, young readers will learn all about the beginning of the solar system, including the sun and the eight planets and their moons. This book includes a glossary and an index.

Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards.

Supports the Common Core State Standards

Read, Learn, Build, and Have Fun During a Space Mission with This Innovative Book and Play Set. This sturdy board book is chock-full of information about a space mission alongside pages with chunky press-out pieces that kids can use to build their space journey. Kids will read about the different steps on a fun space mission, from training to returning to Earth. Tots will have a blast building the astronaut's suit and an awesome rocket, as well as making the Space Station and bringing to life the way astronauts live and work in space. They will love constructing their own space vehicle and will surely enjoy building the space capsule that will bring the space crew back to Earth! Made from thick, sturdy board, the pieces press out easily from the pages and are simple to put together (no glue or scissors necessary!). The 12 build-ups include simple and intuitive instructions; kids just have to match the numbers on each piece. All build-ups are safety rated for ages 4 years and up. Both a book and a play set, Pop Out Space Travel is the ultimate screen-free activity for curious tots ready to explore the wonders of space travel. Featuring: Training for space Astronaut's suit The rocket launch The Space Station Living in the Space Station The space vehicle Back to Earth

The idea that alien life exists has gripped writers, artists, thinker, and scientists throughout history. This book explores many of the critical parts of astrobiology from theories about exoplanets and the formation of solar systems to places like the Lowell Observatory and Roswell and people like H. G. Wells and Carl Sagan. Astrobiology, or the search for aliens, has never been so accessible as in this text. With full-colour artwork and accessible main text and fact boxes, readers enjoy indulging in alien theories while also learning about science and history.

The stars are the limit for a little girl who acts out her wish to be an astronaut - inspired by a very special person. Astrid has loved the stars and space for as long as she can remember. 'I want to be an astronaut!' she says to everyone who will listen. While her mama is away, Astrid and her papa have fun acting out the challenges an astronaut faces on a space mission - like being in zero gravity ('I can do that all day long!' she says), eating food from a kind of tube, and doing science experiments with the help of cookie sheets. When at last it's time to meet Mama at the air base, Astrid wears her favourite space T-shirt to greet her. But where exactly has Mama been? Channelling a sense of childlike delight, Ken Wilson-Max brings space travel up close for young readers and offers an inspiring ending.

In this innovative new activity board book, children can assemble an out-of-this-world space scene. Featuring 20 unique designs such as astronauts, aliens and asteroids, the press-out pieces can be simply slotted together to create a host of intergalactic characters. After putting the pieces together, children can make their own asteroid cakes and get creative with crafts, including making a blast-off rocket and space wrapping paper.

Did you know that some planets have more than one sun? Or that astronauts eat sandwiches in space? Packed with fascinating facts and fun activities and experiments, STEAM & Me books use science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to feed your curiosity and spark your creativity. STEAM & Me is all about you!

An exciting interactive title chock-full of stars, planets, aliens, and everything out of this world brings National Geographic Kids signature content to a sticker and activity book format. For kids who love our universe, this book features the coolest science kids can't get enough of: our planet Earth, cool asteroids, fun aliens, comets, and so much more. Packed with mazes, spelling and pattern games, drawing activities, and more, kids are sure to love these pages loaded with fun.

Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts! This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths. In Fact or Fake: The Truth About Space, will you separate the facts from the fakes?: Is it true you can't burp in space without being sick? Is the sun really the colour of a banana? What's the deal with gravity on the moon? Venus is upside down, is that fact or fake? Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills

The out-of-this-world new adventure from number-one-bestselling author of The Danger Gang and The Christmasaurus: Tom Fletcher. George, Neila and Bash are the worst band on Earth. George wants them to be brilliant - but Neila has stage fright, and Bash is too distracted by his obsession with stars, aliens and faraway planets. But what they lack in talent and confidence, they make up for in heart. They're determined to blow their friends away at their school Battle of the Bands contest. But the moment they start to play... They're beamed up into space!!! Now the kids face an even bigger challenge: Battle of the Bands, but the intergalactic version. They're competing against alien bands from every galaxy! And if they don't win, they might never make it home again... Can the worst band on Earth become the best band in the universe? An intergalactically awesome tale of celebrating difference, believing in yourself, and the power of friendship. Listen to the intergalactically awesome SPACE BAND soundtrack now, performed by McFLY!

This humorous twist on the popular Q & A format takes a sideways look at all that is intriguing and fascinating about astronauts. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful text reveal the amazing answers. Find out who does the housework on the ISS, why spacesuits have gold visors, and how long space sickness lasts.

Walk on the Moon, stop off at the International Space Station, see the surface of Mars and discover the planets in a journey through our solar system. With five cosmic pop-ups, you will find your inner astronaut as you go on your first space adventure.

Explore our solar system and Earth's place in it as readers flip through the pages of this Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Featuring vibrant images in conjunction with accessible charts and diagrams, readers will be fascinated from cover to cover!