Blast off on an outer-space adventure with this colorful interactive guide to our universe! Featuring awe-inspiring illustrations and astonishing facts, this 2nd edition of the classic beginner's reference book introduces young readers to the wonders of our solar system and beyond. Explore the universe and learn everything about space--from Earth to the moon, dwarf planets, galaxies, black holes, and more. Beautifully illustrated with cutting-edge photography and artists' renditions, this Little Kids First Big Book contains expert-reviewed profiles that showcase all the different objects in our galactic neighborhood. Readers of all ages will appreciate fact-checked, kid-friendly explanations of concepts like space travel and black holes. Inside you'll find: More than 100 illustrations and photographs of things found in outer spaceThe latest developments in space explorationSimple text for reading aloud or beginner readersQuestions in each chapter that encourage interactive learningTips