Planet Earth: Discover Our Place in Space
By (Author) Shoshana Weider
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
DK Children
25th November 2025
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage reference: Subject-specific reference
Hardback
80
Width 232mm, Height 286mm
An extraordinary reference book for children aged 7-9 that explores our planet in a whole new way - from space! This incredible guide to the Earth takes 7 to 9 year olds on an exploration of our planet through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information. The perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about our home planet and how it fits into our Solar System. Children will be launched on a mission around Earth, starting with how Earth is seen from space and landing in a chapter all about the Earth's atmosphere. Did you know that Earth's gravity is completely different to other planets in the Solar System Or that Jupiter experiences solar eclipses just like us Earth covers Earth and space in incredible detail, making it perfect for space enthusiasts everywhere! Boasting beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper, combined with up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, information panels, and diagrams that help explain the wonder of the Earth, this is the ideal introduction to our planet and its place in space for young readers.
Dr Shoshana Weider is the Planetary Science Division (PSD) Executive Officer and a Program Officer in PSD at NASA. Before joining NASA, she was a science writer and editor, working on print and online projects for a range of audiences. She has a PhD in Lunar Science and a Master of Earth Sciences. She is passionate about space and shares her enthusiasm through school talks. Dawn Cooper is an illustrator from Bristol, UK. She graduated from Bath School of Art & Design with a degree in Graphic Communication, and has rarely been apart from her pens and paper since. Her artwork is heavily inspired by the natural world.