{"product_id":"national-geographic-kids-space-encyclopedia-2nd-edition-a-tour-of-our-solar-system-and-beyond-ngk-encyclopedias-2nd-ed","title":"National Geographic Kids Space Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition: A Tour of Our Solar System and Beyond (Ngk Encyclopedias) (2ND ed.) (Spiral Bound)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDAVID A. AGUILAR\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally recognized astronomer. He is the author and space artist of nine National Geographic and three Random House award-winning books, including: \n\u003ci\u003e7 Wonders of the Milky Way\u003c\/i\u003e, a lively galactic journey through our home in the cosmos and \n\u003ci\u003eLuna: The Science and Stories of Our Moon.\u003c\/i\u003e He is an on-screen contributor and space artist for the History Channel's \n\u003ci\u003eUniverse \u003c\/i\u003eseries, the Science Channel's \n\u003ci\u003eNASA's Unexplained Files, \u003c\/i\u003e and the NHK (Japanese National Television Corporation) \n\u003ci\u003eCosmic Front\u003c\/i\u003e series. In 2015, he joined NASA's New Horizons Mission Team as part of the historic Pluto Mission, and later in 2018-19, the Ultima Thule Kuiper Belt (KBO) Flyby Mission. In 2010, Asteroid 1990DA was named to honor his exceptional decades-long work to advance science education outreach. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHRISTINE PULLIAM \u003c\/b\u003eis the news director for the Space Telescope Institute in Baltimore, MD, and the past manager of media relations for the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, MA. In her spare time, she flies airplanes. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePATRICIA DANIELS \u003c\/b\u003ehas written more than a dozen science and history books for adults and children, including the \n\u003ci\u003eNational Geographic Encyclopedia of Space and Constellations: My First Pocket Guide\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlast off into space with the experts at National Geographic to discover everything we know about the universe, including exciting, recent discoveries and amazing brand-new NASA space photography.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe updated and expanded edition of the hit \n\u003ci\u003eSpace Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e presents the most up-to-date findings on space exploration and research and breathtaking views of the universe, as captured by the latest and greatest technology, including the recent first ever image of a black hole. This complete reference contains everything kids need to know about our sun and planets including the new dwarf planets, the formation of the universe, space travel, the possibility of life beyond Earth, and more. Authored by David A. Aguilar, an internationally recognized astronomer and former Director of Science Information and Public Outreach at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, it is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated must-have for every family, providing both accessible information for school reports and compelling reading on the mysteries beyond our planet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"National Geographic Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51085972570390,"sku":"SPTM-9781426338564","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781426338564_spiral.png?v=1774949571","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/national-geographic-kids-space-encyclopedia-2nd-edition-a-tour-of-our-solar-system-and-beyond-ngk-encyclopedias-2nd-ed","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}