Description: This book covers everything about the universe—from the Earth we live on to the planets and moons of the solar system, comets, meteors, black holes, constellations, space stations, and astronomy. By pushing, pulling, lifting, and turning the various interactive mechanisms that bring the movements of the space world to life, children can experience what it feels like to explore the universe firsthand. - The Universe - The Solar System: Planets and Moons The Solar System / The Sun / Mercury / Venus / Earth / The Moon / Mars / Jupiter / Saturn / Uranus and Neptune - Other Celestial Bodies Pluto and Dwarf Planets / Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids / Our Galaxy and Other Galaxies / The Northern Sky / The Southern Sky / Nebulae / Black Holes - Discovering the Universe Astronomy / Space Travel / Space Stations / Could There Be Life Beyond Earth? Recommended by: Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity — Selected as an Outstanding Science Book, Second Half of 2009 The Hankyoreh Newspaper — Featured in the Children's New Books section, September 26, 2009 Author: Robin Kerrod Introduction: "Space World" explores the concept of the ‘universe’—everything that exists, from the Earth we call home to the farthest reaches of outer space. This book presents the latest information about our ever-changing, ever-moving universe through vivid photographs and illustrations that are easy for young readers to understand. What makes this book special is its interactive design: by pushing, pulling, lifting, and turning various built-in mechanisms, children can engage directly with stories about planets and celestial bodies, creating an experience that feels just like exploring space themselves.