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Children's First Space Encyclopedia

By Claudia Martin
Series: Arcturus First Encyclopedias
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Children's First Space Encyclopedia by Claudia Martin is an engaging book designed for young readers who are curious about space. It introduces fascinating facts about the solar system, stars, and space exploration in an easy-to-understand manner. Through vibrant illustrations and clear explanations, the book aims to spark interest and inspire budding astronauts and space enthusiasts.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're eager to spark a child's imagination and curiosity about the universe. It offers a delightful journey through space with engaging facts, beautiful illustrations, and accessible explanations that make learning about planets, stars, and galaxies a fun adventure for young minds.

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Children's First Space Encyclopedia

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From the Moon to the furthest reaches of space, this extraordinary visual encyclopedia brings together cutting-edge knowledge and eye-opening photography to inspire and intrigue young readers.

This accessible guide explains key concepts about our solar system, distant stars, and black holes. It features useful fact boxes to give key stats at a glance and extraordinary full-colour space photography of planets, galaxies, spacecraft, and astronauts.

Sections include:

  • The Solar System
  • The Universe
  • Watching the Sky
  • Missions to Space

This comprehensive book is the perfect introduction to stars, planets, and astronauts for curious children aged 5+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: First Encyclopedias covers a variety of scientific topics, combining spectacular images with easy-to-understand facts, making them fascinating for the youngest of readers.

Series: Arcturus First Encyclopedias

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398811355

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arcturus

Illustration: Hardback with jacket

Contributors:

  • Contributions by Dr Helen Giles

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 675g

Pages: 96

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Claudia Martin Series: Arcturus First Encyclopedias

About the Author

Claudia Martin is a highly respected author of non-fiction for children and young adults, with an exceptional talent for making complex ideas accessible. She specialises in the subjects of geography, science, and the natural world. Her books have been translated into 14 languages and have sold over a quarter of a million copies. She lives in London.

Dr Helen Giles (consultant) is an Astronomer with a PhD from the Observatoire de Genève in Switzerland. She is a Follow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a Member of the European Astronomical Society and an expert in the study of starspot photometric signatures. She has worked as a book consultant, including for A Story of the Universe (2021).

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