By Geno McGahee
I don’t think that anyone does presentation better than National Geographic and they have put out several books that are perfect for under the tree or in the stocking this year. One of them is Space Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition.
For children 8 to 12, this book is idea for the curious mind. It’s hard cover and 208 pages with amazing illustrations by the former Director of Science Information and Public Outreach at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics David A. Aguilar. The information and imagery makes this book a great book for your child’s library and belongs under the tree for your child or a niece or nephew.
The book goes over what we know about space and where it all began, crossing over all the theories that we have come to embrace. It goes into how we conquered space when we landed on the moon and talks about the astronomers that started it all. It’s a great history of our understanding of space and how far we have come and where we plan to go in the future. This is great information.
No topic is uncovered. Every planet and their characteristics are featured along with what else is out there. If your kid has any interest in space, this is a great gift for them. It’s an amazing read with great pictures and facts. I recommend it!
