Amy Mainzer

Professor of Planetary Sciences at the University of Arizona

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Recommended by Amy Mainzer

Dr. Betts has written the book I would have read over and over until it wore out when I was a kid. Super Cool Space Facts is full of funny jokes and fun facts, lovingly conveyed by someone who knows their stuff and who explains the science clearly and simply. With gorgeous, colorful retro graphics and the latest in cool space pictures, Dr. Betts' delightful book brings the Universe down to Earth. Anyone who's ever wondered about what's out there will enjoy this accessible, informative, and joyful book. (from Amazon)

Discover a universe of fun and amazing facts about space for kids 6 to 9 Take an exciting, fact-filled journey that goes where all great space books for kids should―to our solar system and beyond! Super Cool Space Facts is bursting with info about stormy planets, exploding stars, weird black holes, amazing landers, and more. Blast past other space books for kids with: Galaxies of wonder―Launch into learning with awesome and easy-to-digest facts about everything from asteroids hurtling through space to astronauts on the International Space Station.Entertaining information―Fill your outer space adventure with the jokes, big word alerts, and fascinating mysteries of the universe all space books for kids should have.Full-color photos―See how cool space is with incredible pictures of stars, galaxies, planets, constellations, and more.Super Cool Space Facts brings you out-of-this-world fun―and a must have title for anyone interested in space books for kids.