This beautifully illustrated journey through space and time is a celebration of all that is wondrous about the biggest topic of all - the universe itself.

The building blocks of life are here, alongside the mysterious dark matter, how stars are classified, the creation of the moon and other concepts that illuminate our understanding of the expanding cosmos around us. Have you ever wondered why a star collapses? Or what Cosmic Noon was? Then this is the book for you.

Dr. Jillian Scudder is the perfect intergalactic tour guide. Aided by Lily Fossett's illustrations throughout, she explains some of humanity's greatest ideas and discoveries in an accessible way, making this the perfect primer for anyone who has ever wondered how we fit into the universe.