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Book of the Telescope

Name: Book of the Telescope
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781836045175
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By Sam Smith and Kirsty Gledhill

Series: Usborne Science

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A hands-on introduction to telescopes and the amazing things they reveal. Book of the Telescope zooms readers closer to the wonders of space, revealing an amazing night sky full of planets, moons, stars, and more, in new levels of detail. Packed with fascinating facts and breathtaking... Read More

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A hands-on introduction to telescopes and the amazing things they reveal.

Book of the Telescope zooms readers closer to the wonders of space, revealing an amazing night sky full of planets, moons, stars, and more, in new levels of detail. Packed with fascinating facts and breathtaking photographs, it includes practical advice and hands-on activities and experiments for budding astronomers — with or without a telescope at home.

Series: Usborne Science

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Book of the Telescope

A hands-on introduction to telescopes and the amazing things they reveal. Book of the Telescope zooms readers closer to the wonders of space, revealing an amazing night sky full of planets, moons, stars, and more, in new levels of detail. Packed with fascinating facts and breathtaking photographs, it includes practical advice and hands-on activities and experiments for budding astronomers —...

By Sam Smith and Kirsty Gledhill

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Book of the Microscope

Book of the Microscope offers a hands-on introduction to microscopes and the fascinating details they reveal. This book brings a world of teeny creatures and tiny details vividly to life. Packed with exciting facts and amazing photographs, it includes practical, hands-on activities for those with and without a microscope at home.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836045175

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 64

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About the Author

Sam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.

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