Get ready to blast off on an outer space adventure! Featuring stunning illustrations and engaging interactivity, this reference book will tap into 4-to-8-year-olds' curiosity about everything under the sun and beyond. This beautiful book is the latest addition to the National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series. These colorful pages will introduce young children to the wonders of space, with out-of-this-world illustrations by David Aguilar and simple text that is perfect for beginning readers or for reading aloud. The book will explain basic concepts of space, beginning with what is most familiar to kids and expanding out into the universe. Chapters include:  • Chapter 1 focuses on the Earth, moon, and sun.  • Chapter 2 introduces kids to the other planets in our solar system.  • Chapter 3 explains other objects in our solar system, such as dwarf planets, comets, and asteroid belts.  • Chapter 4 voyages even farther afield, touching on concepts such as the universe, the Milky Way, stars, galaxies, and black holes.  • The last chapter delves into space exploration: humans on the moon, spaceships, the International Space Station, etc. "Really interesting and encourages great conversation between you and your child. A fun book for any family to explore."  --The Children's Nook Blog “Featuring fun, short entries about planets, stars, galaxies and more, this charming book is perfect for reading aloud or for beginning readers to enjoy themselves.”  --Today's Zaman CATHERINE D. HUGHES is the author of  National Geographic Little Kids First Big   Book of Animals ,  National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs , and is the science editor for the award-winning  National Geographic Kids  and  National   Geographic Little Kids  magazines. She has a master's degree in early childhood education. Award-winning author DAVID A. AGUILAR is widely recognized for his ability to communicate the wonderment of science to enthusiasts of all ages. David's artwork has been featured on the History Channel's series "The Universe",  Time  magazine,  CNN, USA Today, National Geographic, Astronomy,  and more. His other books include  Planets, Stars & Galaxies  and  13 Planets .