Children's / Teenage general interest: Space, stars & the solar

Has the universe always existed? Scientists have looked further into space and discovered the galaxies moving. Were they once closer together? If scientists look far enough, can they discover where our universe started? Budding astronomers will learn all about the universe in this in-depth look a...

Find out about the life of Neil Armstrong, from how he became an astronaut to being the first person to walk on the moon. For children following Book Bands, it is suitable for children reading at band 8, purple.

Little Neil's dreams took flight when he rode on his first airplane as a child. After studying aeronautical engineering and time spent in the navy, he became a pilot. From there, he was selected to take a trip to where no human had gone before - the moon!

Far off Neptune holds many mysteries! Its great distance from the sun makes it the coldest planet in the solar system. Discover the secrets of this chilly, blue ice giant that was named after the sea.

Packed with stunning photographs, this book celebrates the incredible ingenuity of spacecraft designers and the courage of intrepid astronauts. It offers a chronological sweep of the history of space travel and technology, from the earliest rockets to the latest missions. Readers age 7 and up can...

A fun, visual miscellany for children who love anything aircraft related! Each double-page spread features a different group of aircraft to explore, such as helicopters, planes and spacecraft.

A fun, visual miscellany for children who love anything aircraft related! Each double-page spread features a different group of aircraft to explore, such as helicopters, planes and spacecraft.

Ever wondered when life first appeared on Earth? Or how we know what Earth's insides look like? And why is it so cold on top of mountains? Discover the answers to all your questions about our weird and wonderful home in this must-have illustrated guide to all things planet Earth!

In the vastness of space, countless planets exist. Scientists are actively studying as many of them as they can. How many planets could support life as Earth does? And what other wonderful worlds will our technology find?

In the vastness of space, countless planets exist. Scientists are actively studying as many of them as they can. How many planets could support life as Earth does? And what other wonderful worlds will our technology find?