Book titled 'What About the Universe' with illustrations on a beige and blue cover

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Educational book open to a page about astronomy and exoplanets with cartoon illustrations.

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Twirl

What About: The Universe

£12.99

STEM Inspired

This Q&A book tackles big astronomy questions in bite-sized chunks—from "What is the universe?" to "Can you travel in time?" Each answer is clearly explained and paired with quirky cartoon illustrations that make the concepts stick.

The format works beautifully: short, focused questions lead to straightforward answers that respect children's intelligence without overwhelming them. Content reviewed by a science expert ensures accuracy whilst remaining genuinely accessible. Perfect for curious minds who prefer facts delivered with a side of fun rather than dense paragraphs.

Book details:

80 pages of space and astronomy Q&As
Science-expert reviewed content
Part of the "What About" series

Suitable for children aged 7 years and up

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Further Information

About the Series: Part of Chronicle Books' "What About" series, which tackles big science questions in an accessible Q&A format. Companion volume "What About: Science" explores broader scientific concepts.

How to Use: Works brilliantly as a bedtime reading book where you tackle one or two questions per night, or as a reference book children can browse independently based on their current curiosity.

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9791036345159

Publisher: Twirl

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 80

Age Range: 7 years and up

Publication Date: November 2022

Language: English

Why we like it

What drew us to this book is how it handles the genuinely mind-bending concepts of space and time without either talking down to children or making it feel like homework. The Q&A format means children can dip in and out based on whatever question captures their imagination that day—useful when you're seven and wondering about black holes at bedtime. The cartoon illustrations add personality without becoming distracting, keeping the focus on the fascinating science itself.