Factology Space - Bog

Factology: Space isa fact-packed introduction to astronomy presented in maps, timelines, diagramsand statistics. Did you know that the planet Saturn's famousrings are made from individual ice chunks each about the size of a house? Blastthrough Earth's atmosphere on a mission to learn everything you need to knowabout our solar system... and what lies beyond it! This visually stunning science guide exploresthe furthest reaches of outer space, including our solar system and galaxy, thesecrets of stars and black holes, the history of human space travel, thescientific brilliance of super-powerful telescopes and satellites, and much, much more! Each volume in the Factology series providesa fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts andhighlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible andentertaining. The KS2 and KS3 school curriculum is consultedwhen devising each volume, to ensure that the books cover important educationaltopics, making them a perfect teaching aid for learning history and STEMsubjects.