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.