The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia
By (Author) Mike Goldsmith
Pan Macmillan
Kingfisher Books Ltd
9th February 2021
4th February 2021
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage reference: Encyclopaedias, general reference
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Inventors, inventions and experiments
520
Physical Properties
Paperback
160
Width 216mm, Height 274mm, Spine 17mm
662g
Description
The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia is an amazing 160-page volume and the perfect guide to space and outer space for children. Packed with colourful illustrations, step-by-step sequences, and detailed photography to keep children engaged and entertained. Arranged thematically into key areas, the concise text is clear, accurate, and perfectly pitched, making this an unbeatable resource for home and school. This comprehensive guide includes the launch of the James Webb Telescope, the reusable Falcon 9 and NASA's advance space suit design. Plus, a glossary and index are included along with a list of websites for further learning.
Author Bio
Dr Mike Goldsmith studied the philosophy of time and space at Keele University, UK, where he also obtained his PhD in astrophysics. He was formerly the head of Acoustics at the UK's National Physical Laboratory and is now an author of non-fiction books for children, including the Kingfisher Space Encyclopaedia.
