{"product_id":"1-000-facts-about-space-2","title":"1,000 Facts about Space","description":"\u003cb\u003eBLAST OFF into the WONDERS OF OUTER SPACE with ONE THOUSAND INCREDIBLE FACTS!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid you know ... that one of Saturn's moons is so hollow it would float in water? That the largest known star is 3.69 billion times bigger than our sun? Or that Jupiter likely has diamonds floating in its clouds? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExplore dazzling facts about the vast expanse of space, from glowing stars billions of light-years away to supermassive exploding supernovas to rockets thundering into the unknown. This comprehensive book takes you on a mind-blowing tour of our unbelievable universe and is full of fascinating facts on topics such as space exploration, our solar system and galaxy, and beyond. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExpert astronomer Dean Regas--former host of PBS's \u003ci\u003eStar Gazers\u003c\/i\u003e and astronomer of the Cincinnati Observatory--takes you on an incredible tour of facts about each planet in our solar system, dwarf planets, our sun and other stars, exoplanets, comets, asteroids, galaxies, space travel, and so much more. Hundreds of stunning photographs bring the facts to life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA universe of fun and discovery awaits!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSeries Overview: Each book in the 1,000 Facts series focuses on a single topic of high interest to kids. Information is easy to read and easy to understand and is accompanied by colorful photos and illustrations. The fun-fact format and a lively design engage kids and help them forget they're learning. These are perfect reference books for kids who want to know everything there is to know about a specific subject and who love to share their knowledge with everyone around them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCheck out these other fact-filled books from NatGeo Kids: \u003ci\u003e1,000 Facts About Insects\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003e1,000 Facts About Ancient Egypt\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003e1,000 Facts About Dinosaurs, Fossils, and Prehistoric Life\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003e1,000 Facts About the White House\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDEAN REGAS has been the astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory since 2000. He is a renowned educator, author, national popularizer of astronomy, and an expert in observational astronomy.\u003cbr\u003eFrom 2010-2019, Dean was the co-host of the PBS program \u003ci\u003eStar Gazers\u003c\/i\u003e. His books include \u003ci\u003eFacts From Space!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e100 Things to See in the Night Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e100 Things to See in the Night Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, Expanded Edition. Dean is a contributing editor to \u003ci\u003eSky \u0026amp; Telescope\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and a contributor to \u003ci\u003eAstronomy\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, where he won the 2008 Out-of-this-World Award for astronomy education. Dean has written more than 150 astronomy articles for the \u003ci\u003eCincinnati Enquirer\u003c\/i\u003e, blogged for the Huffington Post, and is regularly featured on television and radio. Dean is a frequent guest on National Public Radio's \u003ci\u003eScience Friday\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHere \u0026amp; Now\u003c\/i\u003e. He also hosts an astronomy podcast with Anna Hehman called \u003ci\u003eLooking Up\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the Cincinnati Observatory, Dean has developed his skills as a dynamic writer and public speaker who brings the complicated field of astronomy down to Earth for students of all ages. You can find him online at https: \/\/www.cincinnatiobservatory.org\/dean-regas\/about-dean \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHometown: Cincinnati, OH\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"National Geographic Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50598428705042,"sku":"9781426373428","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_86f75362-cef9-4817-b5f5-c3f85c72f196.jpg?v=1732184645","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/1-000-facts-about-space-2","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}