Product Description The Oxford First Book series, with lifesales of 50,000 copies since publication in 1999, is a strong seller. Now with new vibrant covers the series gets a modern look that is perfect for the trade and libraries. The Oxford First Book of Space presents detailed space facts and is ideal for project work. It looks at the planets, stars and galaxies, travel and living in space and has a fact file too. With spectacular photographs from the Hubble Space Telescope it takes children aged 5 upwards on a dazzling journey around the planets, stars and beyond. Includes index. Andrew Langley is a highly successful and widely experienced author of children's reference. Review "Who knew that art could be so accessible to children? Wolfe selects well-known paintings, drawings, sculptures and weavings and groups them together under headings about a particular topic. She also provides suggestions for activities and questions to consider while viewing the art." -- KathyStewart, Richland County Public Library About the Author Gillian Wolfe is the Head of Education at Dulwich Picture Gallery in London. Her publications have won the prestigious Gulbenkian Award for Best Museum Publication in 1997. She is a passionate and experienced communicator of the joys of art to children and young adults.