Space! : The Universe As You've Never Seen It Before (DK Smithsonian Knowledge Encyclopedia)Publisher : New York : DK Publishing Penelope Arlon (Author)by Inc. Dorling Kindersley (Author) by DK (Author), Smithsonian Institution (Contributor) Associated-names :  Morgan, Ben, 1968- editor; Dinwiddie, Robert, 1953- contributor; DK Publishing, Inc., publisher; Smithsonian Institution, sponsoring body Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dk Pub (1 Sept. 2015) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1465438068 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1465438065 Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 11 years, from customers Children's Planes & Aviation Books , Children's Aeronautics & Space Books (Books) , Children's Astronomy Books (Books) Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK Children; Illustrated edition (September 1, 2015) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1465438068 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1465438065 Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 10 years, from customers Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 12 Children's Books on Planes & Aviation , Astronomy & Cosmology References , Astronomy & Cosmology Education Get set to blast off into space and explore the wonders of our Solar System and beyond.  The ultimate space encyclopedia for children is designed to blow your mind with incredible CGI images, from the deep darkness of black holes to the spectacular sparkle of supernovas. The many mysteries of the Universe are explored in breathtaking detail, including in-depth cross-sections and lifelike cutaways to showcase the planets, stars, moons, and space stations. Featuring absolutely everything under the Sun, this exciting visual reference guide is your guaranteed one-stop shop for space. Filled with the latest facts, infographics, and NASA images, Space! takes you on a journey that is truly out of this world before bringing you back seriously starry-eyed! "Computer-generated illustrations reveal the wonders of the universe, from the big bang and black holes to space travel."--At head of title: DK Smithsonian knowledge encyclopedia"Supports the common core state standards"--Page 4 of cover Explore space as you’ve never known before with this children's encyclopedia perfect for a young astronomer. Forming part of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI imagery to reveal space and the universe as you've never seen them before. Informative, diverse in subject matter, easy to read and brimming with beautiful graphics, young learners can explore the incredibly detailed cross-sections and cutaways that reveal the inner workings of space, and bring the wonders of the cosmos to life. This charming children’s encyclopedia opens the world in new ways, with: - Packed with fun facts, diagrams and infographics that cover a vast range of space-related topics. - Encompassing a visual approach with illustrations, photographs and extremely detailed 3D CGI images.- Crystal clear text distills the key information.- DK's encyclopedias are fact-checked by subject experts to offer accuracy beyond online sources of information.This fully-updated edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia Space! is the perfect encyclopedia for children aged 9-12, ideal for inquisitive minds, with amazingly-detailed cross-sections of spacecraft, spacesuits, the International Space Station and much more. Jam-packed with fun facts about space, from the Big Bang to the latest Martian rovers, young astronomers can study the Solar System in striking detail, explore eclipses and active galaxies, or go on an awe-inspiring adventure around the celestial sphere. Explore, Discover And Learn!DK's Knowledge Encyclopedia Space! uncovers the marvels of our universe in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Encompassing engaging facts about space, including a closer look at the night sky, a constellation guide and lunar landings, you can spend quality time exploring the universe with your children, accompanied by impressive visuals to engage their senses. A must-have volume for curious kids with a thirst for knowledge, this enthralling encyclopedia is structured in such a way that your child can read a bit at a time, and feel comfortable to pause and ask questions. Doubling up as the perfect gift for young readers, who are always asking questions about our planet! At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. This thrilling space book for kids is part of the Knowledge Encyclopedia educational series. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they complete the collection and discover diverse facts about the world around them. Dive into the deep blue with Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! And hone your knowledge on how the human body works with Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! Whatever topic takes their fancy, there’s an encyclopedia for everyone!