Earth & Moon

by Paul Humphrey

Published 31 October 2018

Age range 8 to 14

This series looks at the amazing world of space and space travel. We examine our close neighbours in space, and also the outer planets and beyond. The books will be illustrated with fantastic NASA photographs and artist’s impressions.

In this book we look at the origins of the Earth and our closest neighbour in space — what they are made of and how the were formed. We examine Earth as a planet in the Solar System, its geology and its inhabitants. The history of lunar exploration and the prospects of humans living in the Moon are also covered.

Amazing Fact boxes contain interesting snippets of information about the Earth and Moon.



The Solar system

by Paul Humphrey

Published 31 October 2018

Age range 8 to 14

This series looks at the amazing world of space and space travel. We examine our close neighbours in space, and also the outer planets and beyond. The books will be illustrated with fantastic NASA photographs and artist’s impressions.

In this book we study the solar system. We look at the different planets that are part of it. We discuss the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars and the Astroid Belt. We take a look at Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and the Outer Solar System.

Amazing Fact boxes contain interesting snippets of information about the Solar System.



Space exploration

by Paul Humphrey

Published 31 October 2018

Age range 8 to 14

This series looks at the amazing world of space and space travel. We examine our close neighbours in space, and also the outer planets and beyond. The books are illustrated with fantastic NASA photographs and artist’s impressions.

In this book we look at the long history of space exploration, from its early beginnings in the observatories of the AD800s to the soon-to-be launched James Webb Space telescope. We find out how the invention of the telescope and rockets changed the way we view the universe and how we have journeyed to the Moon, distant planets and beyond.

Amazing Fact boxes contain interesting snippets of information about Space Explorations.



Stars and galaxies

by Paul Humphrey

Published 31 October 2018

Age range 8 to 14

This series looks at the amazing world of space and space travel. We examine our close neighbours in space, and also the outer planets and beyond. The books are illustrated with fantastic NASA photographs and artist’s impressions.

In this book we delve into deep space to look at the billions of stars and galaxies that make up our universe. Starting with our own star, the Sun, we examine what stars are and why they shine. We look at the constellations and our own galaxy, the Milky way before venturing further afield to look at distant parts of the universe. Lastly, we look at how stars are born and why they die. Amazing Fact boxes contain interesting snippets of information about the Stars and Galaxies