Little Science, Big Ideas What Is the Universe? Stars, Galaxies, and Space Beyond

What Is the Universe? takes children beyond our planet to explore the enormous world of space.Starting with the stars we can see from Earth, young readers travel farther and farther into the cosmos - meeting planets and moons, discovering how stars are born and what happens when they die, and exploring the vast galaxies that fill the universe.Along the way, children will discover: - What the universe is - and just how enormous it really is - How stars form, shine, change, and eventually die - The planets and moons of our solar system - Why galaxies come in different shapes and sizes - What we know about black holes, quasars, dark matter, and dark energy - How telescopes, spacecraft, rockets, and rovers help us explore places we cannot visit ourselvesWritten for curious children ages 5-9, the book introduces big ideas in clear, approachable language without taking away the wonder of the subject.For young stargazers, future astronauts, and every child who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered, "What's out there?"