Space Maps: Your Tour of the Universe

Gr 3-7--This nonfiction title for older elementary and middle grade readers examines the universe. Each spread highlights a different planet, aerial view, celestial body, or space exploration concept. Rosin's stylized illustrations are appealing, with a slightly muted palette. A light-skinned boy with black hair and a brown-skinned girl with brown hair are featured, but they are not named or made a prominent part of the narrative. The text is packed with information but does not follow the style of a straightforward reference resource. The work succeeds in being thought-provoking rather than comprehensive. This title would be a useful supplementary tool for a classroom planetary research project. Children who are eager to consume space facts will enjoy this title. VERDICT An artful middle grade outer space atlas, which will be enjoyed by curious readers who have an interest in planets and space travel.--Mallory Weber, Convent of the Sacred Heart, NY

"An artful middle grade outer space atlas, which will be enjoyed by curious readers who have an interest in planets and space travel." - School Library Journal

"The book is full of interesting facts, short information paragraphs, and lots of pictures ... This book is very well done with just enough information to keep your attention but includes everything you want to know about, from constellations to planets to moon phases to deep space. Anyone who is interested in space would enjoy this book." - Kids Book Buzz

"The illustrations are awesomely cool, and there are so many details on each page. The large size makes it even more fun to explore and look at. This is a really well-researched and thorough book that is a must-have for fans of space. Final verdict: Space Maps is a fantastic collection of information about outer space and the universe. Whether already a fan of space exploration or just curious for more, this oversized book is a seriously cool way to learn more." - Olivia Farr, YA and Kids' Books Central

"This book has amazing maps of star constellations, our solar system, planets, galaxies, and comets. There is a wealth of information about gravity, dwarf planets, black holes, the moon, and spacecraft ... The design of this book is beautiful! The pages are really thick and sturdy, and each page has little snippets of information all over it" - Books for MKs

"The book is very engaging, thanks to its visual appeal. The diagram labels are bursting with interesting information too. It's everything an introductory astronomy book should be. It delivers a large amount of fascinating information about space, opening up young readers' eyes to the wonders above them." - GeekDad