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Big Questions for Little People: Space

Answers all the questions that children like to ask
By Claire Philip
Series: Big Questions for Little People
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Big Questions for Little People: Space explores children’s most curious questions about the cosmos, from aliens on Mars to why astronauts float. It covers fascinating topics including dwarf planets, satellites, meteors, and the Big Bang in an engaging, accessible way.
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This book is ideal for young readers with budding curiosity about space and science, perfect for children eager to understand the universe around them.

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"Are there aliens on Mars? How fast do comets fly? Why do astronauts float in space? This book answers all these questions and more! Filled with mind-boggling information on everything from dwarf planets and satellites to meteors and the Big Bang, Big Questions for Little People Space will satisfy everyone's curiosity, however big or small"--

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The series that answers all the questions that children really want to ask.

Are there aliens on Mars? How fast do comets fly? Why do astronauts float in space? This book answers all these questions and more!

Filled with mind-boggling information on everything from dwarf planets and satellites to meteors and the Big Bang, Big Questions for Little People: Space will satisfy everyone’s curiosity, however big or small.

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  • Big Questions for Little People: Space
    Big Questions for Little People: Space
    The series that answers all the questions that children really want to ask. Are there aliens on Mars? How fast do comets fly? Why do astronauts float in space? This book answers all these questions and more! Filled with mind-boggling information on everything from dwarf planets and satellites to meteors and the Big Bang, Big Questions for Little People: Space...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781681887715

Publisher: Weldon Owen

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 July 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Weldon Owen

Illustration: Colour throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 193.0mm

Height: 251.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Claire Philip Series: Big Questions for Little People

About the Author

Claire Philip has worked in children's non-fiction for more than ten years, and she loves it! Her passion is making books that encourage kids to look within, helping them become informed, empowered adults, as well as discovering awesome facts about the animal kingdom.

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