The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the best-kept secrets of space (DK Children's Anthologies)

Mysteries of the Universe is an absolute gem for young space enthusiasts! This beautifully crafted book takes curious kids aged 6-8 on an awe-inspiring journey through the cosmos, introducing them to over 100 celestial objects—from planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies. The blend of stunning photography and detailed illustrations makes every page a visual treat, while the engaging, storybook-style descriptions keep young readers hooked.What I love most is how it simplifies complex concepts without losing the wonder of space exploration. My 7-year-old was captivated by the close-up images and fun facts, and it sparked so many questions about the universe. The gold foil and holographic details on the cover make it a standout addition to our bookshelf, and it’s clear this is a book meant to be treasured and passed down.Perfect for family reading or solo exploration, *Mysteries of the Universe* is a fantastic gift for any child who dreams of the stars. It’s not just a book—it’s an invitation to explore the infinite wonders of our universe. Highly recommend!

This book is an absolute treasure for anyone curious about the universe. From the very first page, you're drawn in by breathtaking illustrations that bring the cosmos to life—vivid galaxies, glowing nebulae, and intricate star maps that make you feel like you're floating through space. The artwork alone is worth the read, but the content is just as compelling.

The pictures are stunning and the content is fun - not overwhelming and easy to read/digest bites of information (1-2 pages on each topic). Highly recommend for any kids (or adults!) who love space!

Love love this book! The pictures are gorgeous and descriptions of complex astronomical phenomena are broken down into understandable descriptions for kids. This is definitely a book that young kids can appreciate (my 4 yo loves the pictures and planets) while older ones can grasp some of the more complex concepts. Highly recommend this book!

Well I surprised at this beautiful book. It is large & looks very nice. Very nice. Thank you.

Love this book! Got it for my nephew for christmas. He loves space and loves it!

As an amateur astronomer and former preschool teacher, I've thought a lot about how to teach children (and adults) about astronomy. I taught a successful astronomy unit for preschool kids in three different years. And I have a presentation for talking to older age groups. This book is takes the exact same approach that I do when teaching children or the general public, emphasizing all the same astronomical objects (the most representative and the most exciting), in the same order, but this book is more complete. This book also avoids common mistakes seen in children's astronomy book, such as wasting time and space on Greek mythology while introducing the constellations (what's that got to do with science?), or presenting a "photograph" of the Milky Way Galaxy as seen from hundreds of thousands of light years above (no such photograph exists). There is a beautiful picture for each object in a logical order without skipping anything important, moving from the sun to Earth and Moon and asteroids, the other planets and moons (especially moons of Jupiter and Saturn), to the Kyper belt and comets, to the Ort Cloud, to star clusters and globular clusters and nebula, to the Milky Way Galaxy as a whole (for which there is no picture of the whole thing), to dwarf galaxies near the Milky Way, to the local group of galaxies, to the local supercluster of galaxies and "the cosmic web" and "the cosmic glow" (and other things in between.) To show people these objects in this order, I used to have a stack of books with little sticky notes on different pages, always fumbling through the many books and losing my pages when I needed them. I can literally throw away all those books. I bought two of these books. One is for my 5-year-old grandchild (but I will just wait for him to get interested and let him take the book), and the other is for ME! This is not just a children's book, though it is that. It is a book for all ages. The author understands both astronomy and the attention span of children. Each object or topic gets two short paragraphs of explanation beside a full page picture or on a two-page spread.

This book and the others in the series, are beautiful books. Nice solid hard cover that has an almost canvas like feel to it, the pages are nice and thick, the content is great for kids in elementary and I'd webmaster say middle school grades. A lovely set to add to a homeschool library or a public school student's collection. My only complaint here, is not the books, but the shipping. A multi-billion collar company like Amazon can't be bothered to protect the integrity of their shipments, which is really upsetting. The edges of 3 of the books are very bent and crumpled and look very worn, most likely from the very poor packing,which is really sad. They put 5 large books in 1 box with 1 piece of brown paper. So if you're looking for books in lovely brand new condition, fair warning. If you're more interested in just the content and appearance makes no difference them, the books themselves get a ☆☆☆☆☆ rating from me. Amazon packaging gets ☆.