Astronomy starts with just looking up in this luminously illustrated nonfiction middle grade guide to the spectacular treasures of the night sky from an award-winning physicist and astronomer. For millennia, curious people have looked to the sky and wanted to understand the wonders that appeared. Readers can connect to the many parts of our universe visible to the naked eye and make inspirin…
Are you ready to embark on an interstellar journey to the deepest reaches of space. Find out the surface temperatures of the planets in our solar system, how many stars in the Milky Way, and what shapes galaxies can take. Learn where comets come from, how black holes are formed, and many other amazing facts about the cosmos! Using scientific data, colorful illustrations, and easy-to-under…