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101 Space Secrets

By Dan Marshall
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Discover these unbelievable space secrets from author Dan Marshall. Have you ever wondered what's really going on in space? Are you cosmos curious? Strap in and get ready to travel on a spectacular cosmic journey to discover 101 secrets about our unbelievable universe. Did you know... Read More
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Discover these unbelievable space secrets from author Dan Marshall.

Have you ever wondered what's really going on in space? Are you cosmos curious? Strap in and get ready to travel on a spectacular cosmic journey to discover 101 secrets about our unbelievable universe.

Did you know outer space is only an hour's drive away? Can heavy objects curve space and time? Is there a void in the universe? Would Saturn float in the bath?

This beautifully illustrated book is bursting with cosmic facts, experiments and brainteasers that help uncover some of the universe's best kept space secrets.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241797921

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 197.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 594g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Dan Marshall is an author and illustrator who loves turning big, tricky ideas into fun books filled with bold pictures and easy-to-understand facts. He's written and illustrated fact books about space, humans, maths, animals and the incredible universe we live in, always with the goal of making readers say, \"No Way! I didn't know that!\" Dan believes learning should feel like an adventure, so his books are packed with colourful illustrations, curious questions, and exciting facts that make you want to keep turning the pages. His books have been published all around the world. His favourite part of the job? Inspiring young readers to be curious, creative, and courageous enough to ask why.

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