The Solar System by Sophie Allan

A spectacular reference book for children ages 7-9 that explores our sun and the planets that surround it

This incredible guide to the solar system launches 7- to 9-year-olds on a breathtaking journey into space through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information.

The perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about our local star—the sun—and the planets that orbit it. Starting with the birth of the sun and the solar system, readers continue a journey through space, traveling from planet to planet. They discover the smallest planet, rocky Mercury, which is closest to the sun, and Venus, the hottest planet. There is also Mars, with its polar ice caps and volcanoes, and Jupiter, with its swirling storm clouds. Then readers venture farther into space to explore the icy giants of outer space. The Solar System covers space in thrilling detail. Packed with eye-popping facts and visual delights, this is the perfect book for space lovers everywhere.

Boasting beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper, combined with up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, information panels, and diagrams, this is a fantastic introduction to space for young readers.

Sophie Allan is head of Teaching and Learning at the National Space Academy, UK. She is passionate about space and has a wealth of experience delivering space education projects. Sophie has developed programs for the European Space Agency, Association of Science and Discovery Centers, and the Science and Technology Facilities Council. She has also delivered lectures on space science around the world, including in Beijing and Shanghai as part of the China-UK strategic space partnership. Sophie has written and collaborated on multiple children’s books with DK.