Space 2

Space 2, for kids eager to learn even more about the universe, should not be missed! It starts off with tons of facts about stars and what happens to them when they “grow up,” then explores why Pluto is no longer considered a planet, and also investigates the findings of ancient Greek astronomers Ptolemy and Aristotle. Then it’s off to the races – the race into space, that is! Get the details on space exploration from the 1950s onward and review the raft of current missions, such as the twin Odyssey rovers on Mars and the Cassini-Huygens probe, which is exploring Saturn.

Rockets and satellites – how they’re built, how fast they go and how they work – are also highlighted; this section also includes a graphic showing the five layers of the Earth’s atmosphere and describes just what it takes for a rocket to pass through them. In Space 2, kids will also enjoy a spread on spacesuits and the pleasures and perils of living in space: from the complex life support system that powers each suit to how astronauts get haircuts in orbit. Without a doubt, Space 2, for kids, is sure to be a hit.