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The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia


Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia

Contributors:

By (Author) Mike Goldsmith

ISBN:

9781035081707

Publisher:

Pan Macmillan

Imprint:

Pan Books

Publication Date:

11th November 2025

UK Publication Date:

7th August 2025

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

Children

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Childrens / Teenage reference: Encyclopaedias, general reference
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Science and technology

Dewey:

520

Physical Properties

Number of Pages:

160

Dimensions:

Width 222mm, Height 283mm, Spine 17mm

Weight:

888g

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.

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