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An introduction to the solar system, packed with fascinating facts.
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Rocket into space and discover the secrets of the Solar System with this fun, informative series. Each book is full of fascinating facts, high-quality pictures and practical projects to help children get to grips with space. Relative-size diagrams of the planets and information on space technology will engage every young astronaut in the making. * Up-to-date information on space exploration * Close-up satellite images of space objects * Complex scientific principles explained through fun activities
Rocket into space and discover the secrets of the Solar System with this fun, informative series. Each book is full of fascinating facts, high-quality pictures and practical projects to help children get to grips with space. Relative-size diagrams of the planets and information on space technology will engage every young astronaut in the making. * Up-to-date information on space exploration * Close-up satellite images of space objects * Complex scientific principles explained through fun activities
Rocket into space and discover the secrets of the Solar System with this fun, informative series. Each book is full of fascinating facts, high-quality pictures and practical projects to help children get to grips with space. Relative-size diagrams of the planets and information on space technology will engage every young astronaut in the making. * Up-to-date information on space exploration * Close-up satellite images of space objects * Complex scientific principles explained through fun activities
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This book takes children on a journey of discovery through the solar system. Profile boxes summarize important facts and strips of colourful artwork present information that can be absorbed at a glance. Information can be easily accessed through captioned images, the glossary and index.
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Factoscope - Ages 8-Adult (series of 7) With bright, vibrant colors and amazing photography, these six 64-page visually stunning resource books and teacher's guide invite students to explore and discover the world of science. Key facts and terms are described on each page. “Factoscope” boxes highlight important points of text. Colorful photographs are labeled for easy identification. Highlights Key science terms are highlighted on every page Dramatic full-color photographs Important text is bulleted
Simple text and photographs introduce the Sun and its features.
Photographs and simple text introduce the features of the Moon, Earth's only natural satellite.
Simple text and photographs introduce stars and their features.
This book is a celebration of the moon landing of 1969 to tie in with the 40th anniversary celebrations. 'Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed!' With these famous words, Neil Armstrong announced the success of the greatest journey in human history. This spectacular pop-up book brings to life the ground breaking mission that put the first man on the moon. Five stunning pop-up models illustrate the epic adventure that inspired the world.
"Stars and Planets" is an adventure through our solar system and beyond, visiting mysterious worlds from gas giants to frozen rocky moons, and gazing at the millions of stars in the universe.
Kingfisher Knowledge is a groundbreaking series for readers hungry for information on today's hot topics. Lively, engaging text, packed with information, accompanies stunning photographs that enhance each chapter. Amazing, state-of-the-art digital artwork guides readers into the fascinating heart of the subject. This learning adventure does not stop there - information panels throughout lead the reader to further discovery. Each chapter offers website links, book lists, places to visit and career information. Stars & Planets takes ... read more
Mankind has always been fascinated by space - prehistoric man built temples to honour the moon and sun, early civilisations developed theories about what went on up there, and scientists and philosophers from Pythagoras to Copernicus have been drawn to it ever since. Our obsession has led us in to space itself. Not to mention the numerous amazing books, films and UFO 'experiences'. Everything there is to know about space is here. With pictures. It's very very funny. And, of course, supremely edifying: written by Tracey Turner (101... read more
How do astronauts travel into space? Where do they live when they get there? What do they do all day? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about living in space.
Developed with reading experts at Roehampton University, this title provides an introduction to sun, moon and stars for developing readers.
This guide is based on contemporary information from astronomers around the world, and space probes around the galaxy. It contains illustrations of exploding stars and how black holes are formed, star maps so the reader can navigate the night sky, and recommended internet links.
