The Magic and Mystery of Space
Tour Across Our Astounding Universe
Published on 24. April 2025
Book
Hardback
80 pages
978-0-241-70487-5 (ISBN)
Description
Enter the world of amazing planets, swirling nebulae, and distant galaxies for an unforgettable journey through space.
The Magic and Mystery of Space combines vivid illustrations with dazzling and up-to-date photography to help young scientists aged 7-9 learn all there is to know about space.
Children will love to learn about the planets in our Solar System and distant black holes as they discover incredible facts and journey through space. This space guide features fascinating topics, like how stars die, what scientists do in space and what life could look like on other planets.
This space book for kids offers:
A new and updated edition in the popular Magic and Mystery of series with all the latest facts and images.
Striking illustrations by Claire McElfatrick, who has illustrated all the books in this series, combined with fascinating photography and expert CGIs.
Material written by an expert space and science communicator, who is passionate about educating children about the cosmos.
Key topics for 7-9 year olds, including planets, the Solar System, space missions and plenty of space facts.
The Magic and Mystery of Space brings the cosmos closer to home. Children will see incredible views from space telescopes, discover what it's like walking on the Moon, and learn how to star-gaze. They'll even get to meet some of the animals who have been to space! Filled with facts and fun, this book presents a beautiful and new take on space and is perfect for any young space lovers or future astronauts.
The Magic and Mystery of Space combines vivid illustrations with dazzling and up-to-date photography to help young scientists aged 7-9 learn all there is to know about space.
Children will love to learn about the planets in our Solar System and distant black holes as they discover incredible facts and journey through space. This space guide features fascinating topics, like how stars die, what scientists do in space and what life could look like on other planets.
This space book for kids offers:
A new and updated edition in the popular Magic and Mystery of series with all the latest facts and images.
Striking illustrations by Claire McElfatrick, who has illustrated all the books in this series, combined with fascinating photography and expert CGIs.
Material written by an expert space and science communicator, who is passionate about educating children about the cosmos.
Key topics for 7-9 year olds, including planets, the Solar System, space missions and plenty of space facts.
The Magic and Mystery of Space brings the cosmos closer to home. Children will see incredible views from space telescopes, discover what it's like walking on the Moon, and learn how to star-gaze. They'll even get to meet some of the animals who have been to space! Filled with facts and fun, this book presents a beautiful and new take on space and is perfect for any young space lovers or future astronauts.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 235 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
642 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-70487-5 (9780241704875)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
04/2025
1st Edition
DK Children
€7.99
Available for download
Persons
Claire McElfatrick is a freelance artist. Her beautiful hand-drawn and collaged illustrations are inspired by her home in rural Enland. Claire has illustrated all the other books in this series: The Magic and Mystery of Trees, The Book of Brilliant Bugs, Earth's Incredible Oceans, The Extraordinary world of Birds, The Frozen Worlds, and Prehistoric Worlds.
Shoshana Z. Weider is the Planetary Science Division (PSD) Executive Officer and a Program Officer in PSD at NASA Headquarters. Before going to NASA in 2018, Shoshana spent several years as a science writer and editor. Passionate about science outreach, Shoshana often conducts school talks and is the author of multiple space-themed children's books published by DK.
Shoshana Z. Weider is the Planetary Science Division (PSD) Executive Officer and a Program Officer in PSD at NASA Headquarters. Before going to NASA in 2018, Shoshana spent several years as a science writer and editor. Passionate about science outreach, Shoshana often conducts school talks and is the author of multiple space-themed children's books published by DK.