Super Space Weekend
Adventures in Astronomy
Age range 7 to 12
This non-fiction graphic novel for kids 7+ takes readers on a thrilling voyage through our universe. Get ready for the ultimate astronomy adventure!
It's a beautiful evening when Squeak, Orni, and Castor head out for a weekend of camping. But Squeak has a surprise: he's hosting them all in his observatory, high at the top of a tree. The tree house is delightful — and fully equipped for the most incredible discoveries: in the sky and the stars, through the galaxy and beyond.
Readers join the three friends as they explore the night sky, our solar system, and how our universe was created. Super Space Weekend features:
- Fascinating information about astronomy and space reviewed by scientists, including an astrophysicist and planetary scientist. Discover how to find the North Star, learn about the history of space exploration, and more!
- Comic-style illustrations: shares Squeak, Orni and Castor’s thrilling space adventures through a graphic novel format
Captivating, funny, and highly informative, Super Space Weekend is the ultimate introduction to the world of astronomy.
Gaëlle Alméras loves art and science, particularly astronomy and nature, and is a very active author and illustrator. In 2015, she started writing a series of popular science columns that became Super Space Weekend. She lives in France.