Lonely Planet Kids How to be a Space Explorer

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Your Out-of-this-World Adventure

By Mark Brake and Lonely Planet Kids

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Lonely Planet Kids How to be a Space Explorer by Mark Brake offers an exciting journey through the universe, teaching young readers about the wonders of space. The book is filled with fascinating facts, vibrant illustrations, and engaging activities that guide kids on an imaginative exploration of planets, stars, and the life of astronauts. It's perfect for curious minds eager to discover what it takes to journey beyond our planet.
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This book may appeal to you if you're curious about the wonders of space and enjoy exciting facts and engaging visuals. Ideal for young adventurers, it takes you on a thrilling journey through the universe, offering insight into astronauts' lives and the mysteries of outer space.

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Everything young explorers needs to know to travel in space, covering what life in zero gravity is like, how to find your way around the solar system, and the all-important question of how to pee in a spacesuit!

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Everything young explorers need to know to travel in space, covering what life in zero gravity is like, how to find your way around the solar system, and the all-important question of how to pee in a spacesuit!

Unique illustrations take kids to the heart of the action, and amazing photos show what the universe is really like. Incredible stories of real-life space exploration for kids aged 8 and up by author and astrobiologist Professor Mark Brake.

More than 300 amazing photographs
The perfect present for every aspirant astronaut!

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743603901

Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lonely Planet Kids

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 720g

Pages: 160

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