When I was a child we waited eagerly every month for our beautiful yellow-edged National Geographic Magazine. It was our way of learning about the world and dreaming big dreams of travel and exploration. Kids are so lucky these days that National Geographic for Children keeps coming out with new and exciting books to stir their imaginations. Each of the books in their “1000 Facts” series are on a single topic that is sure to interest kids–and the kid in all of us. 

Their newest book, 1000 FACTS ABOUT SPACE, is written by Dean Regas, a renowned educator and talented author, who is an expert in observational astronomy. He was the co-host of the PBS program Star Gazers, where he made astronomy fun for star lovers young and old. He also hosts an astronomy podcase with Anna Herman call, “Looking Up!” – which is his motto. Look up and enjoy the magic of a night sky.

1000 FACTS ABOUT SPACE is a filled with hundreds of stunning photographs and is a complete tour of our solar system–from details about the sun, planets, stars, comets, asteroids, galaxies far beyond. There are wonderful stories about the first astrologers to the recent developments in telescopes that can see deep into space.

Enjoy my interview with Dean Regis and get this book for all the kids in your life.