| Edition |
First American edition. |
| Description |
207 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm |
| Note |
At head of title: DK Smithsonian. |
| Audience |
Age 9-11 |
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Grade 4-6 |
| Summary |
Bursting with fascinating facts and the latest breathtaking images, this space book for children brings the wonders of the Solar System to life. Find out about the never-ending storms on Jupiter. Learn about the towering volcanoes of Venus -- all 1,600 of them, and see the Valles Marineris on Mars -- a canyon that is ten times longer than Earth's Grand Canyon. Find out many more fascinating "super" facts about the cosmos with Super Space Encyclopedia. Based on recent research and discoveries, Super Space Encyclopedia showcases everything you need to know about the Universe -- from the Big Bang to the formation of galaxies and planets as well as the technology used to explore it unimaginable depths. Fabulous cutaway artworks help to reveal the inner workings of the Sun, planets, and spacecraft. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
The universe -- Inner solar system -- Outer solar system -- Stars and exoplanets -- Galaxies -- Space exploration -- People in space. -- Glossary. |
| Subject |
Outer space -- Juvenile literature.
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Solar system -- Juvenile literature.
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Outer space -- Exploration -- Juvenile literature.
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| Genre/Form |
Instructional and educational works.
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Trivia and miscellanea.
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Encyclopedias.
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Illustrated works.
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| Added Author |
Edson, Shauna, consultant.
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Mitton, Jacqueline, consultant.
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Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., publisher.
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Smithsonian Institution, contributor.
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| Cover Title |
Super space encyclopedia : the furthest, largest, most incredible features of our universe |
| Added Title |
Super space |
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DK Smithsonian super space encyclopedia |
| ISBN |
9781465481719 (hardcover) |
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1465481710 (hardcover) |
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