Find out the facts behind the fastest, brightest and most mysterious space record breakers and explore the science behind them.

This book uncovers facts such as which black holes have super-strong gravity, which planet is most similar to Earth and which has the most moons. Children can learn facts such as: Why is a day on Jupiter so short? Which planet has the largest rings? Where is the coldest place in space?

Packed full of bold images and surprising information, the Record-Breaking Facts series for children aged 7 plus, dives into a range of fascinating facts and reveals the secret science behind them. Titles in the series: Animal Facts / Dinosaur Facts / Earth Facts / Human Body Facts / Space Facts / Technology Facts

Contents (Record-breaking Space facts): A real superstar / Short days /Far, far away / A powerful pull /Roaming robots / Mega rings / Alive and kicking / Space neighbour / Strange substances /Hot and cold / So many moons / Life lift-off / More incredible space records / Glossary / Further information / Index