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Tell Me About: Planet Earth

Brief Description
Making big science topics just the right size for little readers as we explore planet Earth! Did you know that water on planet Earth can turn into an invisible gas? What about that our Moon makes the ocean move? And that Earth is made from moving... Read More
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Big science for little readers.

Big science for little readers.

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Making big science topics just the right size for little readers as we explore planet Earth!

Did you know that water on planet Earth can turn into an invisible gas? What about that our Moon makes the ocean move? And that Earth is made from moving puzzle pieces? Our planet is pretty amazing, and we'd like to tell you why...

So sit back, and let expert scientist and CBeebies writer Emily Dodd tell you all about our amazing planet. With bite-sized text, facts to make you say 'WOW', and easy-to-understand explanations, big science topics are now just the right size for readers 4 years plus.

Brilliantly illustrated by Chorkung, this is the perfect little book for readers who are just discovering all the AMAZING STUFF in the world around them.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800783454

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 March 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Chorkung n/a

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Emily Dodd (Author)
Emily Dodd is passionate about science, wildlife and storytelling. She worked in museums as a science educator for eight years, and has a MSc in communicating science, a BSc in Geophysical Sciences and a HNC in counselling. Emily is a screenwriter for CBeebies (including the science shows Tiny Wonders and Nina and the Neurons), as well as a writer of picture books and non-fiction for children and adults.

Chorkung (Illustrator)
Chorkung is an artist based in Thailand. Now she works in the Monk studio as a visual development designer and illustrates children's books as part-time work. Chorkung likes to experiment with colour and characters, and this is reflected in her vibrant, friendly work.

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