This captivating book explores the stars and planets of outer space by presenting them through lush illustrations and photography that incorporate cross-sections, cutaway-views, and magnifications. These images are paired with an accessible text to provide a well-balanced introduction to outer space.

Stars and planets -- Looking out, looking in -- Working in space -- The moon -- Venus and Mercury -- Mars -- Asteroids and comets -- The outer planets -- The sun -- Stars beyond ours -- Star islands in space -- The universe.