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Space: A Visual Encyclopedia

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009705
ISBN
9781465494252
Grade 2-7
Secular
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I have always been fascinated by space and its vastness. There is so much out there, so much to explore and discover and so much to learn. This beautiful DK resource is over 250 pages of photos, illustrations, and summaries in the areas of observing the universe, the violent universe, space exploration and satellites, people in space, solar system, earth, the moon, the Sun, stars and stargazing. Take a visual tour away from earth into our galaxy and see what we have already discovered and what is left to find. Most topics are given two pages of presentation, but occasionally you will find a full two-page captioned photo - circles of stars, Saturn by Sunlight, or a view of the Earth from space - breath taking! No matter your age, this is a wonderful resource for your science shelf. ~ Donna

Publisher's Description of Space: A Visual Encyclopedia

Featuring a wealth of never-before-published NASA photographs, charts, stories, and contributions by NASA astronauts and experts, Space: A Visual Encyclopedia is a comprehensive exploration of space from our nearest planets and stars to far-off galaxies.

Supports the Common Core State Standards.

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Product Format:Hardcover
Grades:2-7
Brand:Dorling Kindersley
ISBN:9781465494252
Length in Inches:11.375
Width in Inches:8.875
Height in Inches:1
Weight in Pounds:2.9
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It seems that kids these days have it easier when it comes to finding information. Just google it, and bam, there’s the answer! They don’t have to drive over to the library and pull large reference volumes off the shelf just to find the answer to a question or do a quick fact-check. Google is a fact of modern life and is almost essential to our lives as adults. But before our kids start googling, which is inevitable, we can teach them to be good searchers of information outside of the internet. This is an important skill to develop, and it usually means searching through physical books first!

March 10, 2026 Edited March 11, 2026

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