Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for kids ages
6-9 is the ultimate guide to stars, black holes, and other mysteries of
outer space. Entertaining and educating young readers through a
combination of deep-space photography, cutaways and illustrations, quiz
questions, and quirky trivia facts, it's the perfect book for any kid
looking to expand their universe.
What is spaghettification? Which planet in our solar system has the most
moons? What are NEOs, and why do scientists track them? Find out the
answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Universe, which
features photographs of planets, galaxies, and stars found throughout
space. Detailed cutaways reveal the interior of astronomical oddities
like Jupiter's massive molten core, while "fact files" provide a closer
look at the planets in our solar system, indexing each planet based on
diameter, number of moons, and distance from the sun. From gas giants to
spiral galaxies and everything in between, DKfindout! Universe
captures the mysteries of space in a unique and fun way.
Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids
ages 6-9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and
history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This
series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about--ones
that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change,
space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology--making learning fun
through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge
information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to
again and again.
