Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers Of Space

Description

Professor Astro Cat is the smartest cat in the alley. He's got a degree in just about every discipline under the sun

 

Speaking of the sun, he happens to be specialist on that too, and Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space will tell you everything that there could be to know about our star, our planet, our solar system, our galaxy, and our universe. The professor's made sure of that; he's a fastidious little feline

 

Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space also explores topics such as gravity, extraterrestrial life, time, and many other fascinating subjects that will take you and your children on a journey to the very frontiers of space

Reviews

"A picture book of unusual muted elegance.""The Sunday Times Review "(UK) "Cute characters (such as the titular Professor Astro Cat and his assistant Astro Mouse) give a humorous, conversational tone to this nonfiction book's information about space, our solar system, and changing space exploration technology. Like the text, the book's browsable layout encourages readers to keep exploring. Overall, a great book to nurture interest in and wonder at the infinite possibilities of space.""The Horn Book" Conducted by a cat in a retro-futuristic space suit, this tour of the solar system and beyond earns style points for both its illustrations and its selection of Factoroids. "Kirkus Reviews" "Anyone of any age, from 3 to 103, with an appreciation for retro-future illustration will adore the exciting adventures of Professor Astro Cat. Although the book aims for a clear style accessible to younger readers, it is chock full of information about planets, stars, and the universe. [] There are great sections on spaceships, space suits, and telescopes. A delightfully illustrated speculative section at the end discusses the future of space travel and what life might be like on other planets. One hopes that such charming advances actually come to pass!""American Scientist" "Both modern in its scientific spirit and with a sensibility modeled after the delightful mid-century children s books from the Golden Age of space exploration, it tickles young readers as well as their space-enchanted parents into precisely that palpable zest to make contact with the cosmos.""Brain Pickings" "A hugely charming book packed with knowledge and humor to make learning about space fun.""Cool Hunting" Finally! A spectacularly made publication to teach kids about space in an exciting, funny and breathtakingly beautiful way. Illustrator Ben Newman has collaborated with his scientific friend Dr.Dominic Walliman to create this truly astounding publication to be enjoyed by adults and children alike. I genuinely learned more about science and space from flicking through this book than I did in my entire school career. So go buy it! "It's Nice That " "The book combines scientific rigor (on a level appropriate for younger readers) with delightful imagery. Every page offers a wealth of details. [] The illustrations are busy in the best way: clearly connected to the text, but with all sorts of small flourishes and surprises built in. This is the kind of book that a grade-school age budding scientist can spend hours with. I wish I d had a book like this when I was younger, but even now, when I m well into my fifties, I m absolutely captivated by it. [] This is a perfect book for gift-giving and for opening up the universe (literally, the universe) for younger readers.""What If Knits""

Author description

Ben Newman is an award-winning illustrator, whose resume includes work with the BBC, IBM, Lacoste and the New York Times. He has previously worked with Nobrow on "The Bento Bestiary" and "Ouroboros." This is Ben's first book with Flying Eye.
Dr. Dominic Walliman received a PhD in Quantum Device Physics in 2010. He has a long track record of teaching physics to students of all abilities at universities, schools and even festivals.