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Big Book of Stars & Planets

By Emily Bone
Series: Big Books
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Children can explore the wonders of space in this incredible picture book with giant fold-out pages full of fascinating facts to satisfy the curiosity of every young space enthusiast. From the Sun and the planets in our Solar System to massive stars and vast galaxies and... Read More
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Children can explore the wonders of space in this incredible picture book with giant fold-out pages full of fascinating facts to satisfy the curiosity of every young space enthusiast. From the Sun and the planets in our Solar System to massive stars and vast galaxies and lots, lots more, there's a whole universe to discover.

Big Book of Stars & Planets by Emily Bone offers an engaging and educational journey through the cosmos, perfect for aspiring astronomers and curious minds.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781835409701

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 14 August 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Fabiano Fiorin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 528g

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About the Author

Emily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.

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