Do you want to go on a journey through space? Then all you have to do is look up at the night sky. What can you see? This super-sized book of maps takes you on a space adventure from the stars to the solar system, and far beyond! Marvel at the constellations, and learn what their names and patterns mean to different cultures. Then venture farther out, past what the naked eye can see, and hop from planet to planet to explore Earth’s celestial neighbors. Discover how humans have used rockets, probes, and telescopes to explore space–and even stop off at the International Space Station to visit the scientists working there! Let Space Maps take you on a tour through the universe, with its 24 maps, stunning illustrations, and amazing facts. Grab your telescope and get ready for the intergalactic journey of a lifetime! Includes a glossary, index and source notes. "An artful middle grade outer space atlas , which will be enjoyed by curious readers who have an interest in planets and space travel." Mallory Weber, Convent of the Sacred Heart, NY , School Library Journal “This beautiful and stylish oversized compendium of space knowledge will delight children who love pouring over facts ... The illustrations are unique: highly stylized with a sophisticated color scheme of muted hues . Each double-page spread has a dominant color and highlights in coordinating colors and white, with deep gray type. It’s very readable and appealing .” — Youth Services Book Review " Space Maps is a seriously cool oversized book with tons of information about the universe, planets, stars, our exploration, and more. Each page features lots of interesting facts and stories about each topic with so many learning opportunities ... This is a really well-researched and thorough book that is a must-have for fans of space." — Olivia Farr, YA and Kids' Books Central Selected for the Children's Book Committee's Spring 2023 Showcase: Spring Into a New You Lara Albanese is a physicist with a MBA in Science and Technology of Matter. In addition to writing children's books, she teaches, writes scientific papers, and works with the Astrophysical Observatory of Arcetri, in Florence, Italy. Tommaso Vidus Rosin is an illustrator and graphic designer. He switches between illustration, graphics, and cartoons, and he’s fond of calligraphy and lettering. He lives in Venice, Italy.