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Why Space Will Freak You Out: The Scariest, Strangest Parts of the Universe

Contributor(s): Arcand, Kimberly K (Author), Watzke, Megan (Author), Ball, Robert (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9781464227097

Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore

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Pub Date: February 10, 2026

LCCN: 2025034953

Lexile Code: 0000

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Target Age Group: 06 to 10

Physical Info: 0.60" H x 8.40" L x 8.50" W ( 1.00 lbs) 112 pages

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Description: "In this photo-illustrated outer space book by two NASA scientists, readers will have a blast exploring the scary, creepy, horrific parts of the universe. From rotten-egg moons to zombie planets to spaghettification to real-life death stars, they'll find out just how bonkers space truly is. Open this book if you want to be freaked out just a tad . . . and make sure to read with the lights on!"-- Provided by publisher.

Brief description:

Robert Ball has worked in the creative sector for over thirty years. He started as a graphic artist in the games industry, became an art director for a branding agency and finally chose life as a full-time illustrator in 2014. He has created art for book covers, toy and game packaging, and advertising clients. He grew a loyal fanbase through his project for HBO's Game of Thrones, in which he illustrated a poster for each episode.

He lives in London in a house full of books where he gets under the feet of his partner Anya and is a full-time butler to their dog, Conker.

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"A substantive introduction to the universe with an unusually rousing approach." -- Kirkus Reviews

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