"This book covers the planets in our solar system and galaxies beyond the Milky Way, including stories about astronauts, life in space, the exoplanets, and the search for life on other planets; it features fun facts, games, hands-on activities, jokes, and more"-- This brand-new series from National Geographic Kids is a one-stop shop for everything kids want--fun facts, photos, and all things awesome about space. A winning combination of running text...

"Brain Candy provides a deeper dive into weird, wacky, and wonderfully juicy tidbits about the most mind-blowing matters in the world" --

"Elephants have thick skin, but just how thick? Turns out it's 50 times thicker than human skin and can add as much as 2,000 pounds (900kg) to the weight of this massive animal! Earth's smaller animals offer some sweet surprises, too. Hop on a honeybee to discover just how hardworking these fast-flying insects are. They beat their wings 200 times a second as they fly about. And no wonder they're so busy--they need to pollinate two million flowers...