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What to Look For in the Night Sky

Series: A Ladybird Book
Brief Description
Explore the wonders and magic of the night sky in What to Look for in the Night Sky. Explore the wonders and magic of the night sky in this spellbinding introduction to astrology. What to Look for in the Night Sky is the perfect gift and... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Explore the wonders and magic of the night sky in What to Look for in the Night Sky. Explore the wonders and magic of the night sky in this spellbinding introduction to astrology. What to Look for in the Night Sky is the perfect gift and guide for children who are curious about planets, stars, constellations and signs of the zodiac. Wrap up warm, and see what you can discover in the night sky above you!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241626290

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 August 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ladybird

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jiatong Liu

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Tertiary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 119.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 115g

Pages: 48

About the Author

We make growing up the best story ever! Here at Ladybird, we publish playful books for little hands. From touch-and-feel books to bedtime stories and non-fiction, we help 0-7s to learn, play and grow - sparking plenty of smiles along the way. The home of Ten Minutes to Bed, Baby Touch, Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee, we know just how to capture curious little imaginations and guide them from one story to the next.

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