Book Review of Why, How, and Wow! Space: 150+ Stellar Answers to Kids’ Top Space Questions
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Why, How, and Wow! Space: 150+ Stellar Answers to Kids’ Top Space Questions
Created by The Editors of Highlights
Ages: 7+ | 192 Pages
Publisher: Highlights Press (2026) | ISBN: 978-1-63962-319-8
What to Expect: Rockets, planets, astronauts, telescopes, Mars rovers, black holes, infographics, real NASA photography, and hundreds of kid-driven space questions answered.
An interactive, visually rich journey through space that blends facts, infographics, photos, experiments, and bite-sized explanations to let young readers explore the universe either sequentially or by curiosity.
Why, How, Wow! Space invites children to discover the wonders of space through a dynamic mix of layouts and media that feel more like an exploration than a traditional read. Readers can move from big-picture concepts—such as how the universe began and how our solar system works—to focused topics like rockets, astronauts, planets, and space technology. Each spread offers entry points for different interests, encouraging kids to follow the path set forth from beginning to end or hop between topics that spark their curiosity, all while steadily building understanding.
Complex scientific ideas are broken down into digestible explanations without feeling oversimplified—short text blocks, captions, and callouts make the information feel accessible and inviting rather than dense. Maintaining a sense of wonder that matches the subject matter, the writing is clear, enthusiastic, and exceptionally well-calibrated for its audience. The structure also reinforces comprehension: concepts introduced earlier are naturally reinforced as readers move through later sections, whether they read linearly or nonlinearly.
The illustrations, photographs, diagrams, and infographics are where the book truly shines. Each of the visual elements does more than decorate the pages—diagrams clarify how rockets launch and how planetary systems function, timelines contextualize space exploration, while photo spreads immerse readers in real-world imagery of space technology and celestial bodies. Thoughtfully designed, the varied layouts create a sense of motion and discovery on nearly every page, keeping engagement high while reinforcing understanding for both reluctant and eager readers.
Why, How, Wow! Space is a highly engaging nonfiction title that succeeds because of its smart design as much as its content. Children who love to browse, ask questions, and learn visually will find themselves returning to it again and again. It is especially well-suited for curious readers, classroom libraries, and families who enjoy books that can be explored in many different ways rather than read just once from cover to cover.
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About the Creators
Stephanie Warren Drimmer is an award-winning author of nonfiction children’s books, including the Britannica First Big Book of Why and Beyond Infinity: The James Webb Space Telescope. Stephanie has a master’s degree in science journalism from New York University. She lives outside of Seattle, Washington, with her family and pets. When she’s not writing or pestering scientists with questions, she likes to head into the woods to see if she can hear an owl, smell a wildflower, or spot a mushroom.
Andrew Brisman is a freelance writer and editor with over 30 years of experience creating and editing puzzles and educational content for adults and children. He was the editor of Nick Mag Presents, a magazine produced by Nickelodeon. He has authored several books and has served as an editor and consultant for Games magazine, Highlights Puzzlemania Super Challenge, and Dell puzzle magazines. While hanging out on planet Earth, Andrew enjoys playing board games and attending the sporting events of his two teenage sons. His family has witnessed two total solar eclipses and they’re looking forward to more.
Jim Bradshaw is an illustrator whose delightful art has been seen in children’s books, magazines, TV commercials, and various other products. He lives in New Jersey.
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