Discover the sparkling world of stars, from their beautiful births to their dramatic deaths.

Learn about our very own star, the Sun, as well as best-friend binary star pairs and dense neutron stars.

Gaze at gorgeous galaxies and marvel at the Milky Way.

Find out the answers to questions such as:* What's inside the Sun?* Where are the Pillars of Creation?* Why do stars twinkle?* How fast does a pulsar spin?* Which galaxy is a cannibal? * How long would it take to travel across the Milky Way?

Perfect for the new curriculum, this fascinating title is packed full of astounding information and number-based jaw-dropping facts and figures to inspire future astronauts and space scientists.