What is space? The sun, the moon, the planets, our Earth – they’re all in space. So are you! Right now, as you read this sentence, you are riding through space at about 600 miles per hour. Your home address is the Universe! But to really see space, you have to hurtle through it like a comet, or see what an astronaut sees through the windows of his space shuttle. This series lets you do that – & now it’s time to explore Earth! What does it look like from space? How is it different from other planets? What makes it friendly to living things? Amazing photos show you the wonders of Earth, while simple words describe it. Blast off on your first space mission! Beautiful photos & fascinating facts: a treat for early learners Great way to practise reading with a topic children love Part of the popular Raintree Little Pebble series Awakens children’s love of science & learning