Weird But True! Space

Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7

Blast off to the strangest places the universe has to offer with 300 unbelievable facts about all things space!

Packed with amazing photos and quirky illustrations, the latest Weird But True! is truly out of this world!

Did you know that some planets—like Saturn and Jupiter—have diamond rain?

Or that black holes can “burp”?

How about the fact that the newest toilet on the International Space Station cost NASA a cool $23 million?

Weird But True! Space is a portable, browsable book full of mind-blowing facts—about everything from astronauts and moon missions to black holes and faraway galaxies to rockets and robot rovers. Incredible photos and wacky, colorful designs make every page pop.

Can’t get enough Weird But True? There’s a whole universe of books to discover, including Weird But True! Dinosaurs, Weird But True! Ocean, Weird But True! Star Wars, Weird But True! Animals, and A LOT more!

Series Overview: The blockbuster Weird But True! program feature wow-worthy facts paired with funny photography and design. The series includes paperback volumes 1–10; three spin-off volumes about weird news, three hardcovers (Ultimate Weird But True! 1, 2, and 3), 13 single-topic books, three doodle books, a journal, a day planner, the Weird But True! World and Weird But True! Know-It-All series, and more to come.

About the Author

National Geographic Kids inspires young adventurers to explore the world through award-winning magazines, books, apps, games, toys, videos, events, and a website, and is the only kids brand with a world-class scientific organization at its core. This book and series is created by National Geographic contributors, including researchers, photographers, content experts, and educational specialists.