{"product_id":"dont-know-much-about-space-9780064408356","title":"Don't Know Much about Space","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf Earth is round, why don't people on the other side of the world fall off? (see page 26)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs Mars red because it's embarrassed? (see page 49)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf black holes are invisible, how do we know they're there? (see page 86)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eUsing the popular style that has won millions of readers, best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis blasts off for the stars  With an entertaining question-and-answer format, amusing anecdotes, and fact-filled sidebars, he sets his sights on the mysteries of space.Humorous illustrations, along with NASA photographs, add fun and excitement to this fascinating and comprehensive book. Davis takes you back to the time when the Babylonians first charted the stars -- over three thousand years ago  You'll uncover amazing facts about the planets and stars, read how people were once convinced that Earth was the center of the universe, and discover how the experience of moonwalking astronauts may someday lead us to become pioneers on other planets.This book is the perfect companion to \u003cem\u003eDon't Know Much About(R) The Universe\u003c\/em\u003e -- and all the other books in the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e best-selling Don't Know Much About(R) series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kenneth C. Davis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/24\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.04h x 6.00w x 0.45d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780064408356\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e77105 \/ Don't Know Much about Space\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/23\/2001 pg. 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2001 pg. 194\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2001 pg. 130 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2002 pg. 130 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2001 pg. 217\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavis, Kenneth C.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKenneth C. Davis is the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eA Nation Rising\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eAmerica's Hidden History\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eDon't Know Much About\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e History\u003c\/em\u003e, which spent thirty-five consecutive weeks on the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller list, sold more than 1.7 million copies, and gave rise to his phenomenal Don't Know Much About\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e series for adults and children. A resident of New York City and Dorset, Vermont, Davis frequently appears on national television and radio and has been a commentator on NPR's \u003cem\u003eAll Things Considered\u003c\/em\u003e. He blogs regularly at www.dontknowmuch.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuzzier, Sergio:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSergio Ruzzier\u003c\/strong\u003e is a two-time Geisel Honor-winning picture book author and illustrator. He was born in Milan, Italy, in 1966 and began his career as an illustrator in 1986. Sergio has written and illustrated many picture books, including \u003cem\u003eFox \u0026amp; Chick: The Party\u003c\/em\u003e, a 2019 Geisel Honor Book; \u003cem\u003eFish and Wave\u003c\/em\u003e, a 2023 Geisel Honor Book; \u003cem\u003eTwo Mice\u003c\/em\u003e; and more. He was a recipient of the 2011 Sendak Fellowship. His work has won many awards, including the Parents' Choice Gold Medal for \u003cem\u003eThe Room of Wonders\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThis Is Not a Picture Book!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43048344846451,"sku":"9.78006E+12","price":13.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_6d150e76-6c53-4804-9edc-d09d65bf20c3.jpg?v=1746882281","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/dont-know-much-about-space-9780064408356","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}