The Gobsmacking Galaxy

Filled with mind-boggling facts, it takes readers on a grand tour of our solar system and beyond, from a ski slope on Mars to the sad creature that lives on Pluto. The guide explains how stars are born, swell into red giants, shrink to white dwarfs, and end in spectacular supernovas, while also revealing the Milky Way's immense scale and hidden mysteries. It is aimed at middle-grade readers curious about the universe, presenting complex ideas in an easy-to-follow style.