Here are my non-fiction astronomy books. Actually, it’s just one… for now. I’m not an astronomer, neither professional nor amateur. But I do love beautiful photos of galaxies, nebulas and planets. Space fascinated me when I was young. That fascination grew into a love of science fiction, math and science. Throughout my childhood, I followed the space race, lead by NASA. I stayed up late in Houston to watch Neil Armstrong leave the lunar lander and step onto the Moon. Then came the space shuttle program. I had a powerful, visceral reaction to the Challenger tragedy. I watched as shuttle astronauts delivered the Hubble Space Telescope to orbit, and again when another mission repaired the flawed optics.
Hubble astonished the world with marvels scattered throughout the universe. Images from Hubble and other space telescopes take center stage in my book Galaxy Astronomy: A Galaxy Field Guide for Kids. If Hubble’s astonishing photos touched you, you’ll love Galaxy Astronomy, no matter how old you are.
Galaxy Astronomy: Field Guide For Kids
How many galaxies fill the universe? What is light we can’t see? Are Imperial Space Penguins dangerous? Kids ask these questions every day, and Galaxy Astronomy: Field Guide For Kids has answers!
Franklin’s enthusiasm for NASA and the Hubble Space Telescope ripples through this journal of galactic gastronomy. Kids age 8-12—and nearby adults—will learn how gas makes galaxies, why galaxies get gas and how they turn old and gas-poor. His sense of humor and respect for science keep the facts real and the fun flying.
If you know a child who likes science and goofy jokes, give that young astronomer Galaxy Astronomy today! Affiliate link.