Summary
This beautiful book is the latest addition to the National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series. These colorful pages will introduce young children to the wonders of space, with colorful illustrations by David Aguilar and simple text that is perfect for beginning readers or for reading aloud. The book will explain basic concepts of space, beginning with what is most familiar to kids and expanding out into the universe.
Chapters include-
. Chapter 1 focuses on the Earth, moon, and sun.
. Chapter 2 introduces kids to the other planets in our solar system.
. Chapter 3 explains other objects in our solar system, such as dwarf planets, comets, and asteroid belts.
. Chapter 4 voyages even farther afield, touching on concepts such as the universe, the Milky Way, stars, galaxies, and black holes.
. The last chapter delves into space exploration- humans on the moon, spaceships, the International Space Station, etc.
CATHERINE D. HUGHES is the author of National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Animals , National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs , andis the science editor for the award-winning National Geographic Kids and National Geographic Little Kids magazines. She has a master's degree in early childhoodeducation.
Award-winning author DAVID A. AGUILAR is widely recognized for his ability tocommunicate the wonderment of science to enthusiasts of all ages. David'sartwork has been featured on the History Channel's series "The Universe", Time magazine, CNN,USA Today, National Geographic, Astronomy, and more. Hisother books include Planets, Stars & Galaxies and 13 Planets .