Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

Kids will dig the way big topics (like the universe!) are broken down in an easy to understand way and with humor.

A book for the curious mind who want to know about the universe. Honestly, this book contains so many new words for me, and so many things to learn about the Universe. Starting with the nothingness then the Big Bang Theory, this book is quite comprehensive of how the world was made according to scientists. There's dark matter explanation, cosmic dawn, galaxies, planets, and the whole thing about universe.

The author has written this book to explain the “history” of the universe. However, the book totally approaches things from an evolutionary point-of-view. Given that evolution is really a theory and not a supported fact, this one-sided approach is important to know ahead of purchasing this book. I state this because the Introduction has a graphic that reads: WARNING Contains EXTREME mind-numbing facts and revelations. Evolution is NOT a fact and has ALWAYS been presented as a theory. I would have preferred the information to have been presented that way and include that there are other thoughts as to how the universe began.

Based on this, I did not enjoy this book. If you are considering the purchase of this book be aware that it is one-sided and attempts to insert theory as fact.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by the publisher and Net Galley but the thoughts expressed are my own.

Cute and colorful with lots of information. BUT it would be a bit too much color for my daughter. There is a lot going on on the pages. Maybe it works better in a physical book but on my laptop it makes it difficult to read and difficult to even know what order to read stuff in.

It is a science book for kids. It explains mysteries of space and early universe with colourful diagrams. It covers all relevant topics to introduce universe and galaxies to the kids.
It is very well structured and divided into relevant sections. Captions are interesting and artwork is very good. A good science book for kids who like to read about physics.

I loved this?!
Wow, I wish I were a kid again and have that book in my collection.
So well written, making chemistry astrology, weather, geology, you name it, so easy and fun to read!
The illustrations worked so well and they were so so well made, and I loved the different fonts used to convey the tone of the prose.
I simply adored it and I can imagine how awesome it may be to have that book in one's library, big and small!
I even learned something I had never read about before, and that is the Plank Era! so fun!
I used to devour science non-fiction as a child and I would love for my daughter to read this too one day.
Thank you Netgalley for providing me an eArc in exchange for an honest review.

This was really interesting to me as an adult! I think it might be still be a little too old for my kids, but a cool resource to keep in mind for when they’re older. The art style was fine, and I liked that the important words were bolded to make them easier to spot.

Author and illustrator in perfect harmony. Delve into a somewhat simplified history of exploration of space and space travel from the Greeks till now. Probably aimed at middle grades but easily enjoyed by ESL and anyone who wonders about astronomy and space exploration regardless of age. Love it!
Great gift for the local library or even your school!
I requested and received a free temporary ebook from Quarto Publishing Group – Wide Eyed Editions via NetGalley. Thank you!

I love Wide Eyed books so much! The pictures were interesting and funny. The text was informative but not too long. I think this book was wonderful and I would definitely recommend it!

Much like the maths book in this series, the author uses humour and illustrations to help explain elements of the universe. He doesn't shy away from challenging concepts, but makes these accessible and really engaging. This would be a lovely book for any classroom.

I really enjoyed both the design and content of this book. I think it will be a great resource for children and educators alike. I also like that it was diverse and easy to understand.

Brilliant graphics, insightful humor, interesting facts about the universe. This introductory book about the history of the universe is a true delight, and I’m impressed by the witty dialogue and humor that I read! Couldn’t help but laugh at some of the parts. For those wishing to know about the universe, I highly recommend this start up book.

This book was fun to read! I was anticipating it to be a picture book for younger children, but it was more like a Middle Grades book. It was very informative and fun to read. The pictures helped to make it more appealing and broke the text up nicely. I’d definitely recommend this for older students.

This book belongs in every home and every classroom in America! Chock full of useful and important information, A Quick History of the Universe is like an encyclopedia for the 21st century. Every person lucky enough to read this book, will definitely be smarter, more informed and able to carry on interesting conversations.

Thank you to the authors, illustrators, publisher, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for honest feedback. I will be cross-posting this review to Goodreads, as well.

This educational read is targeted at young readers, which I would reckon would be best in the 3rd-5th grade range, but I could be wrong. This book contains a range of information, including space, physics, planets, stuff in space (stars, astroids, moons, aliens, etc). The layout is 2 pages per section pretty much, so you get essentially about a few sentences then an illustration, followed by another few sentences. I say this because it's important to have an idea for the reading level and for the "entertainment value" (keeping attention). I think it's a good range of info with a decent layout. The illustrations are comic style characters. One of the unique features of the text is different font choices, which I am on the fence about. I see the reasons why, they are going for a quirky feel and the font changes emphasize certain words, but I just find it hard to read in some areas (and I'm only in my 20s). Either way, I see the point of the different sizes, fonts, and other stylistic choices.

A couple other features that I think are worth mentioning are the resources at the back of the book, including a timeline, a list of "space places" and websites, books, a quiz, and the glossary. I think the quiz is a fun added feature (it includes the answers a page or so later). I would've really enjoyed that as a kid (nerd alert) but still it's fun to have something extra plus it's added benefit for the cost.

A Quick History of the Universe by Clive Gifford provides a simplified overview of the universe covering billions of years, from its inception to the possible end of our planet. This book is incredibly informative, but thorough and simplified. Each page features vibrant, fun illustrations and would be best for children in later elementary school. Even adults will find this incredibly informative!

Thank you Quarto Publishing Group – Wide Eyed Editions and NetGalley for providing this ARC.