Giles Sparrow Books

The latest and most dramatic images of the Universe captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.

The biggest and best ever reproduction of the Space Age's most remarkable images

Giles Sparrow, with degrees in astronomy and science communication, brings expertise and passion to the narrative of space exploration. His extensive writing covers space technology and the history of spaceflight, contributing to significant projects like Dorling Kindersley's Universe. His work reflects a deep engagement with the evolving story of humanity's journey into space.

A virtual tour of the red planet's dramatic features and awe-inspiring landscapes, including the very latest images from the Mars reconnaissance orbiter and the Spirit and Curiosity rovers. -- Back cover.

A collection of some of the finest photographs of the rainforests and their flora and fauna ever taken

Are you mad about space? From astronauts and asteroids to rockets and robots, this book is packed with fascinating facts and key information for all young space enthusiasts. Also includes a link to fantastic downloadable Mad About posters.

Richly illustrated and designed, this children's encyclopedia offers a wealth of knowledge across various topics, including space science, the animal kingdom, and the human body. With full-color photographs, illustrations, and diagrams, it presents information in an engaging and accessible manner. Ideal as both a reference guide and a captivating read, it is filled with intriguing facts that will inspire curiosity and learning in young readers.

One of four titles in Thames & Hudson's innovative new Big Idea' series, this well-informed and lucid book takes a comprehensive look at the incredible ideas and possibilities born from the simple question, What shape is space?'

What happens when a star dies? How many asteroids are in our solar system? Can galaxies collide? What is dark energy? Astronomy in Minutes answers all these questions and more as it condenses 200 key concepts into easily digestible essays. From Trojan asteroids to stellar black holes, and from superclusters to cosmic microwave background, this book will take you on an essential tour around the universe. Beginning with the specks and constellations that we see in the night sky, and then zooming in on the objects and 'matter' beyond the naked eye, Astronomy in Minutes draws on established theories and recent research. Each essay is accompanied by an image or a clear diagram to help unravel complex ideas. Beginning with the constellations and finishing with the latest cosmological theories, this is the perfect reference guide to this fascinating subject. Contents include: The celestial sphere, Piscis Austrinus, the Earth-Moon system, Io and Ganymede, Kuiper Belt Objects, Measuring stellar properties, Nuclear fusion, Red and orange dwarfs, Open star clusters, Planetary nebulae, Supernova remnants, Cosmic expansion, Quasars and blazars, Nature of spacetime, Nucleosynthesis and the Anthropic Principle.

From our own solar system to the edges of the universe, 50 Astronomy Ideas You Really Need to Know is your introduction to the most important concepts, discoveries and mysteries in astronomy. How did the universe begin? Where did the Moon come from? What happens in the heart of a black hole? Why are gravitational waves so significant? And is there life elsewhere in the cosmos? In fifty fascinating essays covering the central ideas of astronomy and cosmology, accompanied by diagrams, definitions of essential terms and timelines of key discoveries, this book examines the nature and variety of our universe - the life cycle of stars, the formation of planets, the structure of galaxies and the puzzles of dark matter and the multiverse. Expansive and illuminating, 50 Astronomy Ideas You Really Need to Know is the complete guide to the birth, life and possible death of the cosmos.