Prepare for lift-off and let our friendly astronaut guides take you on an awesome exploration of all things space! Fact-hungry cosmic fans can discover fascinating facts about the entire universe, of which Earth is just a tiny part. Over 100 brilliant full-color illustrations and photographs help you to take a closer look at the eight planets in our solar system and tour the Sun, moon and stars. Alongside the astronauts, you can find out about space exploration in the past, present and future. Discover... How mysterious black holes are born, according to scientists The excitement of the space race, and who was the first man on the moon What is a solar day, and which planet has the longest one What's next for space exploration Stunning photography and fun illustrations make this book a real page-turner for young enquiring minds. Could we live on Mars and how long would it take to get there? Budding astronauts who need to know all of these things and more can find answers to their questions here.