Did you know that the planet Saturn's famous
rings are made from individual ice chunks each about the size of a house? Blast
through Earth's atmosphere on a mission to learn everything you need to know
about our solar system... and what lies beyond it!

This visually stunning science guide explores
the furthest reaches of outer space, including our solar system and galaxy, the
secrets of stars and black holes, the history of human space travel, the
scientific brilliance of super-powerful telescopes and satellites, and much,
much more!

Each volume in the Factology series provides
a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and
highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and
entertaining.

The KS2 and KS3 school curriculum is consulted
when devising each volume, to ensure that the books cover important educational
topics, making them a perfect teaching aid for learning history and STEM
subjects.