Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space: questions to ask and activities to try
Join Professor Astro Cat on a tour of space, from asteroids to black holes. Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space is a bold, fact-packed guide to the universe.
What age is it for? Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space is best for ages 7–10. Good for: A cat's guide to space and the universe.
Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space (Dominic Walliman and Ben Newman)
- Age
- 7-10
- Best for
- A cat's guide to space and the universe
Read a spread at a time, then look at the night sky. Let your child teach you one fact each time.
What it helps with
- Space and the solar system
- Science vocabulary
- Big questions
- Curiosity
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What did Professor Astro Cat explain?”
- “What’s a black hole?”
- “Could we live in space?”
- “Is there life on other planets?”
- “What’s your favourite planet?”
- “What would you ask an astronaut?”
5-minute activities to try together
Solar system
Make a solar system model from fruit or balls of different sizes.
Space fact
Teach a family member one space fact each day.
Free printables: Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
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- Age
- 3-7
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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