Exoplanets: A Guide to the Worlds Outside Our Solar System

Exoplanets: A Guide to the Worlds Outside Our Solar System

Embark on a visually stunning tour beyond our neighbourhood with Exoplanets, a captivating guidebook for budding scientists. While most people are familiar with the planets in our solar system, this book dives into the thousands of confirmed exoplanets orbiting distant stars—from water worlds to planets that are literally evaporating.

Product Highlights

Vast Discoveries: NASA has confirmed the existence of over 5,000 exoplanets, and this guide introduces you to the most fascinating ones found so far

Diverse Planetary Types: Learn about the four main categories of exoplanets, including small rocky "super-Earths," massive gas giants, "hot Jupiter's" in scorching orbits, and "mini-Neptune's"

Scientific Techniques: Discover the actual methods and technology scientists use to detect these distant worlds and the ongoing search for life beyond Earth

Unique Artistic Style: Described as a marriage of saturated pop art colours with swirling watercolours and sharp geometric shapes, the illustrations make complex space science visually accessible

This book is a "first of its kind" for children, serving as a visually packed encyclopedia of current astronomical discoveries. It was even recognized as a 2024 Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year, making it a verified high-quality addition to any young explorer's library

Technical Specifications

Author: Wendy Bjazevich

Illustrator: David Miles

Publisher: Bushel & Peck Books

Format: Hardcover

Page Count: 40 pages

Target Age: 9 to 12 years (Grades 4–7)

Dimensions: 31cm x 24.5cm