What is the Sun made of? How did astronauts get to the Moon and what did they find there? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to space. Includes vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, and easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert.

1 The night sky2 Out in space3 The Sun4 Earth and Sun5 Nearby planets6 Faraway planets7 The Moon8 A rocky desert9 Moon missions10 Vanishing trick11 Stars12 Star groups13 Shooting stars14 Space watch15 Glossary of space words16 Websites to visit17 Index

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