The latest title in DK's First Reference series introduces the universe, visiting all the planets of our solar system and their moons, as well as our Sun and other stars, black holes, asteroids, comets, and other galaxies. Up to date with the latest astronomical theories, First Space Encyclopedia includes information about the great Pluto debate and the recent discovery of an Earth-like planet, as well as pictures from the latest voyages by shuttles, rovers, and probes, and the conflicting evidence on aliens and UFOs. And of course, young space enthusiasts will want to know all about the cool technology behind what astronauts wear, what they do to train, and even what they eat. All of this and more is ready to reference in a thorough and accessible hardcover volume just right for young scholars.
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59 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
After reading the product description and the other reviews, I was expecting this book to be centered around the solar system. When in fact, the section on the solar system is one of the smallest sections, and doesn't really go into much detail about the planets -- least of all other space objects like Ceres, Eris, the Kuiper Belt, etc.
The title is very misleading. This is not an encyclopedia about space itself, but rather space science: astronaut training, satellites, and other space technology. They even put in a mention of stormtroopers from Star Wars (space in pop culture), and gave four pages to UFOs.
There is a tremendous amount of information provided, and this is a nice addition to our homeschool library, but I don't understand why our solar system wasn't given more attention. I noticed that a lot of the science facts found in this book could also be found in the DK First Science Encyclopedia.
The title is very misleading. This is not an encyclopedia about space itself, but rather space science: astronaut training, satellites, and other space technology. They even put in a mention of stormtroopers from Star Wars (space in pop culture), and gave four pages to UFOs.
There is a tremendous amount of information provided, and this is a nice addition to our homeschool library, but I don't understand why our solar system wasn't given more attention. I noticed that a lot of the science facts found in this book could also be found in the DK First Science Encyclopedia.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Juniormint
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Content is a bit too old for my 5 year old. This is not the books fault as the reading level says 9-12. We have all the DK First reference series and this one will serve her better when she gets a little older. Highly recommend all the DK First reference books. They are wonderful.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
We bought this for my daughter on her fifth birthday and she simply adores it. It comes in the car with us, to the dinner table, she's been up many a night reading it when she was supposed to be asleep, etc. This book is very well done with lots of facts that my solar system obsessed daughter didn't know. It's done in accessible language with gorgeous pictures. Highly recommended!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book and this is my 3rd buy
After seeing my son loves this series so much I keep buying for friends' kids as gifts. Definitely recommend them for preK to lower grade grammer school kids.
Published 7 days ago by Vivianhan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent first book on Space
My 6 year old loves it and spends a lot of time re-reading it! It does more than just give them the basics about our solar system.
Published 1 month ago by Cale
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Book, Nice Picture: My Daughter Loves It
My main point is that my six-year-old likes this book. And I'm 40, and I liked it too. Fun facts.
Published 3 months ago by Troy Kitch
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bought for my son
Although he is a little bit younger than is recommended, he and I love to sit and go through it together. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bradley Foley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect!
I bought this for my 6 year old first grader who needed to do a project on the solar system and I chose this one because we own a couple others like it (love them as well! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cassie
4.0 out of 5 stars
great book for learning.
great infomation , A nice book. Got in for my 7 year old grandson. Got it to go with his teleascope.
Published 4 months ago by Swtpea
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
Great book- out 4 year old loves it !!! Easy to read and share - all pictures and wording is fab.
Published 4 months ago by Paula Duncan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book.
This book is high quality with lots of useful and easy to read information on space. Highly recommended for something easily readable (as opposed to intimidating), but also filled... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Susan Hatler
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
My nephew is studying space in elementary school and this is a great companion book to what he is studying. Good buy!
Published 4 months ago by LittleMamaX4
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for Young Students
Lots of great pictures and text, historical and current. I recommend this book for someone in the 10 to 16 age range
Published 4 months ago by Helix
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