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The Spectacular Science of Planet Earth

From mighty mountains to stormy skies
By Kingfisher and Rob Colson
Series: Spectacular Science
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Discover the answers to all those tricky science questions that children ask about earthquakes and volcanoes, weather, and geology. What causes an Ice Age? How does a diamond form? What makes the continents move? Find the answers to these questions and many, many more in The... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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The Spectacular Science of Planet Earth

Science comes alive in this engaging and exciting educational series.

Science comes alive in this engaging and exciting new series.

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Discover the answers to all those tricky science questions that children ask about earthquakes and volcanoes, weather, and geology.

What causes an Ice Age? How does a diamond form? What makes the continents move? Find the answers to these questions and many, many more in The Spectacular Science of Planet Earth!

Written by Rob Colson and with bright, busy artworks by Moreno Chiacchiera, science-hungry children will be encouraged to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035047598

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Moreno Chiacchiera

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kingfisher Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Rob Colson Series: Spectacular Science

About the Author

Rob Colson is an author and editor of a wide range of books for children and adults, including many natural history, maths, and science titles. Previous titles as author: Ultimate Cars, Ultimate Machines and Super Science. Other titles include Bone Collection: Animals, Puzzles, Conundrums, and Enigmas. Moreno Chiacchiera is an Italian illustrator who has published dozens of history, math, and science books for children. His bright, busy artworks are full of intriguing details that children love to explore in great depth.

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