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3, 2, 1 Blast-off Space

By Lydia Halliday
Series: Ignite STEM Book + Model Kit
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Get into science and discover the wonders of space with this fact-packed STEM book and model kit. Build your own original 29-centimetre-high globe model of our closest neighbour in space - the Moon. Then dive into the accompanying 32-page book to explore over 100 bite-size facts... Read More
Format: Board book
$3499
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Get into science and discover the wonders of space with this fact-packed STEM book and model kit.

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Get into science and discover the wonders of space with this fact-packed STEM book and model kit.

Build your own original 29-centimetre-high globe model of our closest neighbour in space - the Moon. Then dive into the accompanying 32-page book to explore over 100 bite-size facts about the Solar System, space travel and discoveries. With seek-and-find fun in every scene, plus a quick quiz, this book and model kit will ignite a lifelong interest in the science and exploration of our universe.

Simple model construction and step-by-step instructions. No glue required.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781917082662

Publisher: Gemini Books Group Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 03 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gemini Children's Books Limited

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Bethany Lord

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 45.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Activity Books and Kits Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Lydia Halliday Series: Ignite STEM Book + Model Kit

About the Author

Lydia Halliday is a publishing professional with over 15 years experience. Specialising in illustrated non-fiction for both children and adults, she has worked at DK, Quarto, and Bonnier. Now a freelance editor, writer, and project manager, she works for a range of clients and focuses on her passion for producing beautiful, inspiring books. She lives in Surrey with her husband and two young children.

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