Unlike old encyclopedias that are structured from A to Z, this encyclopedia takes you on a journey from the beginning of time to the present day - and even into the future! It explores a wide range of topics and is divided into eight chapters by subject: Universe, Earth, Matter, Life, Humans, Ancient & Medieval Times, Modern Times, and Today & Tomorrow.

An introduction to the science of our solar system and the history of stargazing and space exploration. Each page is filled with colorful illustrations brimming with detail and simple, entertaining, and informative text. "Can you find" activities provide a fun extra challenge. See what astronauts did on the Moon, how space probes have helped us explore deep space, how astronomy developed over thousands of years, and much more!

"For readers too young for Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, this whimsical and well-founded picture book takes a leaf from a cookbook to show readers how the universe came into being. To bake a universe, you'll need a heaping pile of nothing. That's right, not a single thing! Just make sure you have enough. When you are happy with your amount of nothing, gather it all up and pop it on a baking tray. Alec Carvlin's breaks down the Big Bang...

"An introduction to unusual objects and phenomena in the universe. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of LEGO brick projects by a master designer shares step-by-step instructions for a variety of space stations, satellites, planets, rocket ships and more, in a guide that is complemented by fun facts about space exploration and the space objects orbiting our planet.

"What is life? It's constantly moving, growing, reproducing, and dying. It's happening now, all the time, and it's everywhere around us. From little helicopter seed pods that float through the air to blue whales in the ocean, the world is filled with all different types of odd and familiar kinds of life. This whimsical picture book helps young readers see the connections between all living things"--Publisher's website.

An introduction to Incan mythology, including a brief history of the Inca themselves and the stories of their gods and goddesses.

"An overview of the structure and nature of objects that make up the universe. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces astronomy and the principal elements of the universe and briefly describes the solar system and the planets.