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On the Moon by Anna Milbourne is an engaging educational journey crafted for young readers, introducing the wonders and mysteries of travelling to the moon. Filled with captivating illustrations, it simplifies complex scientific concepts about space exploration, making the adventure of becoming an astronaut accessible and exciting for children. This book serves as a delightful introduction to space for aspiring young explorers.
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You might enjoy this educational book if you are fascinated by the wonders of space and enjoy beautifully illustrated narratives. Itโ€™s perfect for readers who are curious about the mysteries of the moon and love exploring imaginative stories that inspire a sense of wonder about the universe.

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Let your imagination fly - soar into space and take a trip to the moon. This title features photographs with real images of the moon and fun puzzles after the story to consolidate learning.

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Let your imagination fly - soar into space and take a trip to the moon. On the Moon features photographs with real images of the moon and fun puzzles after the story to consolidate learning.

Ages: 6+

A space-soaring adventure specially written for children just beginning to read. Young children are given an insight into what it would be like to fly into outer space, walk on the moon, and look back at Earth from a very long way away. Includes fun puzzles to complete after the story, and charming illustrations by Benji Davies.

Series: First Reading Level 1

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409535782

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Benji Davies
  • Illustrated by Benji Davies

Audience: Primary and secondary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Growing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon.

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