All About Space

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EARTH UNCOVERED

Science has revealed a great deal about our planet, from how it formed and how it has evolved over billions of years through to its current position in the universe. Although there is always going to be more to discover, right now

we have a clearer picture of Earth than ever before. Learn about extreme landscapes such as Antarctica, the Amazon rainforest and the African savannah, as well as features such as mountain ranges, meandering rivers, desolate deserts and coral reefs. Discover the scientific explanatio­ns behind weather phenomena including supercell storms and tornadoes, as well as spectacula­r light

shows of aurora borealis. Explore the planet’s geology from volatile volcanoes and destructiv­e

earthquake­s to incredible rock formations.

SPACE.COM COLLECTION

Get ready to explore the wonders of our incredible universe. This book is packed with amazing astronomy, incredible discoverie­s and the latest missions from space agencies around the world. From distant galaxies to the planets, moons and asteroids of our own Solar System, you’ll discover a wealth of facts about the cosmos and learn about the new technologi­es, telescopes and rockets in developmen­t that will reveal even

more of its secrets. Space.com launched 20 years ago and fast became the premier source of space exploratio­n, innovation and astronomy news, chroniclin­g – and celebratin­g – humanity’s ongoing expansion across the final frontier. For us, exploring space is as much about the journey

as it is the destinatio­n.

MENSA PUZZLE PROBLEMS

Inside this book you will find a whole host of puzzles that will test your abstract reasoning skills in pattern analysis, visual processing, fluid reasoning, logical deduction and more. As you progress you’ll find that the tests get tougher so

that you can challenge yourself and improve. All of the answers are provided, but try to resist the lure of the solutions. For space enthusiast­s, these tests can also be thought of as astronaut training. With astronauts having to undergo many trials before launching into Earth-orbit, cognitive tests are some of the most important ‘exams’ in preparing for space flight. These brain teasers are

excellent tools for maintainin­g and improving problem-solving abilities – try them out and see if

you have what it takes to solve a Mensa puzzle!

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