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Stars and Planets

By Carole Stott

Could rocky planets, icy moons and stormy giants reveal the universe’s biggest secrets?

informative fascinating fact-filled wonder-filled

Genres

Non-fiction Nature

What is Stars and Planets about?

Blast off on a journey through space, from the rocky planets close to the Sun to the enormous gas giants farther out. Discover how planets, moons, asteroids and comets formed, and find out what makes each world unique. Explore dramatic volcanoes, icy landscapes, rings, storms and mysterious craters, then travel beyond our solar system to distant stars and galaxies. Packed with clear explanations and fascinating facts, this lively guide brings the wonders of the universe closer to home.

About the author

Carole Stott is a writer who loves to share amazing facts about space and the universe. She has written many exciting books about astronomy, including 'The Usborne Space Encyclopedia.' Carole enjoys making science fun and easy to understand, helping children discover the wonders of stars, planets, and galaxies.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2013

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