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Discovery Explore Your World Inside Space Machines

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Discovery Explore Your World Inside Space Machines by Steve Parker is a captivating children's guide that delves into the fascinating engineering and technology behind space exploration vehicles. The book provides an engaging look at how various machines, from rockets to rovers, function and help us explore the cosmos. It's full of colourful illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations that ignite young readers' curiosity about aerospace science.
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You might enjoy this fascinating journey into the cosmos if you're curious about the mechanics of space vehicles and the way they help us unlock the mysteries of the universe. Perfect for young readers with an interest in how machines function in the final frontier, it inspires curiosity and a thirst for knowledge about space exploration.

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Take a detailed look at how things work with this series. Highly detailed, realistic artwork is presented with cutaways and exploded views to help children understand each idea. Clear text accompanies each topic.

Discovery Explore Your World Inside Space Machines is a fascinating book that combines informative content with visually engaging elements, providing a comprehensive exploration of space machinery. Through meticulously illustrated sections, young readers are introduced to the intricacies of these incredible machines.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781848108387

Publisher: Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 February 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd

Illustration: 50+ illustrations

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

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