Space

Genres

What is Space about?

Blast off on an exciting journey through space! Discover the Sun, planets, moons, stars, comets and constellations that make up our vast universe. Learn how stars and planets form, explore the history of space travel, and find out how astronauts, probes, shuttles and space stations help us study beyond Earth. Packed with clear explanations, fascinating facts, photographs and artwork, this lively introduction shows what it is like to live and work in space.

About the author

Bobbie Kalman is a popular children’s author and publisher who has written hundreds of friendly, fact-filled books. She loves helping young readers discover how animals, plants, people and places work. Her well-known titles include The Life Cycle of a Honeybee, Frogs and Toads and books from the Early Settler Life and Historic Communities series. Bobbie’s clear writing, colourful pictures and interesting questions make learning fun, whether you are exploring nature, science or history.