Secret Stories of Space

Uncover the secrets hidden throughout our universe! ‘Above our heads where stars shine bright, and jets of light zoom through the night, and planets spin, and gases swirl . . . we search in space for cosmic worlds...’ From nurseries of baby stars to spectacular supernovae, from colourful galaxies to staggering space rocks, the secret stories and fascinating facts of our extraordinary, expanding universe are explored in this stunning field guide. Brimming with intricate artwork and wonder-filled storytelling, Secret Stories of Space invites curious minds to wander the cosmos, peeking behind the curtain of the Milky Way and far beyond. Young explorers will discover: Galaxies: their dazzling shapes, epic collisions and the mysteries lurking at their centres. Stars: from the birth of newborn protostars to the explosive finales of supernovas. The Solar System: including planets, dwarf planets and moons. Space rocks: asteroids, meteoroids and the cosmic clues they carry from the dawn of time. The universe’s greatest mysteries: such as dark matter, black holes, quasars and the astonishing expansion of everything around us. Space telescopes and the incredible machines revealing new secrets every day. With fascinating text from children’s author Saskia Gwinn and brought to life by beautiful, vintage-style artwork from Vasilisa Romanenko. A spellbinding companion for curious minds, Secret Stories of Space will ignite imaginations, spark big questions and inspire you to keep looking up – because the universe is full of secrets waiting to be found.