DR. BRUCE BETTS is a planetary scientist who loves teaching people about planets, space, and the night sky in fun and entertaining ways. He is the chief scientist for the world's largest space interest group, The Planetary Society, where he heads both the Science and Technology and the Education and Outreach programs. He regularly writes for a variety of online and print publications, including The Planetary Report and his blog, planetary.org. Learn more at RandomSpaceFact.com.
With space being the future of science education, older kids want to learn more about planets, missions, and technological advancements, which this book delivers. With its stunning images, fascinating facts, and actionable tips, this reference guide should be in the library of any middle and high school-aged student who wants to delve deeper into space and space exploration. --Dr. Erica Colon, founder of Nitty Gritty Science Dr. Betts builds on the great space science foundation he created for young children with this delightful and much more comprehensive book. Entertaining text, beautiful illustrations, and sidebars providing fun facts and career guidance make this new work perfect for teens (and adults!) who want to take a deep dive into our solar neighborhood. --Mat Kaplan, host of Planetary Radio Solar System Reference for Teens quickly catches one's attention with its pictures and illustrations. While being a great reference, this book is also wonderful as it also provides fun information about space, historical figures, and careers. --Deborah Gewecke, high school science teacher