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Usborne astronomy and space picture book

By Emily Bone and Hazel Maskell

What secrets hide beyond our skies, where stars, galaxies and black holes shape the universe?

informative · fascinating · colourful · accessible

Genres

Non-fiction Nature

What is Usborne astronomy and space picture book about?

Take a fascinating journey through space, from our own planet to the farthest reaches of the universe. Discover how astronauts live and work aboard the International Space Station, explore the Sun, Moon and planets, and find out how stars, galaxies and black holes shape the cosmos. Packed with clear explanations, colourful illustrations and surprising facts, this engaging introduction to astronomy helps young readers understand the wonders above them and the science behind space exploration.

About the author

Emily Bone is a popular author who writes fascinating children's books about science, animals, and the world around us. She is well known for her work on Usborne books like ‘See Inside Your Body’ and ‘Look Inside Nature’. Emily loves making tricky subjects easy and exciting to understand for curious young readers like you!

Pages

31 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2015

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