This is a simplified version of my Illustrated Atlas for younger readers, aged 9 to 14.
Inside this remarkable guide to outer space, you'll find everything from detailed planetary topography to the most current facts and figures about our amazing Universe. In addition to extensive maps of outer space, this atlas also includes constellation charts; diagrams and cross sections of space objects like asteroids and meteorites; the latest information on space shuttles and missions; and stunning, oversize images that capture exploding supernovas and distant galaxies, Designed for the next generation of space enthusiasts, Atlas of the Universe contains everything you need to navigate the night sky — and the farthest reaches of the cosmos.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Date: July 2008
Pages: 128 hardback
ISBN-10: 1416955585
Mark A. Garlick at SimonSays,
official publisher's site.