How Big Is the Universe?
Questions and Answers about Space Science
Will be published approx. on 29. September 2026
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-3988-6521-1 (ISBN)
Description
This curious questions-and-answers book is packed with jaw-dropping space science facts and eye-opening explanations, written by award-winning science communicator Anne Rooney.
Why is Earth round? Where did the Moon come from? What makes sunlight? This book tackles these and many more head-scratchers, taking readers behind the scenes to discover the science secrets of that particular phenomenon.
These engaging explanations are brought to life by full-color illustrations by Darcie Olley, whose extraordinary artworks bring charm and humour to every page.
Ideal for readers aged 8+.
Why is Earth round? Where did the Moon come from? What makes sunlight? This book tackles these and many more head-scratchers, taking readers behind the scenes to discover the science secrets of that particular phenomenon.
These engaging explanations are brought to life by full-color illustrations by Darcie Olley, whose extraordinary artworks bring charm and humour to every page.
Ideal for readers aged 8+.
More details
Series
Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 11 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 180 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
395 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3988-6521-1 (9781398865211)
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Persons
Anne Rooney is an award-winning author who writes on science and the history of science for children and adults. Her Dinosaur Atlas was shortlisted for the Royal Young People's Book Award 2018 and won the School Library Association Information Book Award (ages 7-12), 2018. She has a degree and a PhD from Trinity College, Cambridge and has been a Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Newham College, Cambridge. Her books have been translated into 22 languages.
Darcie Olley is a British children's book illustrator who began her career in textile design. Her colorful, characterful artwork style has been applied to clothing, books, accessories, greeting cards, homewares, stationary, and more!
Darcie Olley is a British children's book illustrator who began her career in textile design. Her colorful, characterful artwork style has been applied to clothing, books, accessories, greeting cards, homewares, stationary, and more!