Discover our Solar System

Name: Discover our Solar System
Brand: David Bateman Ltd
SKU: 9781787080164
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Colin Stuart

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Discover our Solar System by Colin Stuart offers young readers an exciting journey through space, exploring the fascinating wonders of our cosmic neighbourhood. The book is filled with engaging illustrations and fun facts, perfect for sparking curiosity about planets, moons, and more. This accessible and educational guide is ideal for budding astronomers eager to learn about the solar system.
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Format: Hardback

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Description

Sit back and enjoy a cosmic tour of our awe-inspiring solar system with this illuminating illustrated guide. Aimed at children aged 8+, this exciting book makes learning a complex subject fun and accessible.

Gaze at the beauty of our planets, Sun and Moon and learn fascinating facts about them. Discover dwarf planets, comets and asteroids, find out how our solar system came into existence, and study the history and future of space exploration.

With insightful, bite-sized facts to devour and fabulous illustrations to marvel at, budding astronomers will be inspired and instilled with a sense of wonder at the diversity of our incredible solar system.

Discover our Solar System is perfect for ages 8 and up.

Author: Colin Stuart is an astronomy speaker and author who has talked to well over a quarter of a million people about the universe, ranging from schools and the public to conferences and businesses. His books have sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide, and he's written over 100 popular science articles for publications including The Guardian, New Scientist, BBC Focus and the European Space Agency.

Charlie Brandon-King is an illustrator, print-maker and textiles obsessive. She has illustrated two other books with Button Books: A Cat Called Panda and Travel Activity Book.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787080164

Publisher: Button Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Button Books

Illustration: Full-colour illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 48

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