Seven wonders of the solar system
This was a very straightforward book that delivered good information. Definitely a book to consider if your child is interested in space. But this book would be very interest specific. ( )

This book is a visual powerhouse! But more than that, it offers just the right text to visuals ratio. It appeals to the child who is visually stimulated while giving enough information to keep them moving along and wanting to learn more about the wonders of our solar system. Both my 9 year old, who LOVES anything related to space, and my 13 year old who is sort of "Meh" about space but, likes cool facts, LOVED this book! I would use it as a source to illustrate or add weight to any studies involving gravity, planet composition, biology, or meteorology. This book is well written and offers a sort of wry humor at different turns.
One of the most striking aspects of this book is that it is almost entirely ILLUSTRATED! I thought at first that most of the images were photographs. But they are illustrations.

The author, David Aguilar is an astronomer so I have no reason to doubt the information he is putting in his book, but he is also an artist. I would have to say he is an AMAZING artist as his art fooled me into thinking it was photographic.

I had to ding this book as the index was not helpful, telescope for instance, I could not find in there. I also could not find thermal vent, or STAR. In an astronomy book you should be able to find STAR in the index and then go from there. That is possibly the only real criticism I have. The bibliography is thorough for what it had to be, most of the knowledge comes from the author himself being an accomplished astronomer.

I definitely recommend this for any early finishers for a science classroom and bring it out during any discussion of the planets. Also, recommended for any children's or young adult's collection for any library. ( )