Planetarium (Junior Edition)

Name: Planetarium (Junior Edition)
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781787414969
Price: 29.99 NZD
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Series: Welcome To The Museum

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Planetarium (Junior Edition) by Raman Prinja is an engaging and beautifully illustrated book that introduces young readers to the wonders of the universe. It explores various celestial bodies, the solar system, and the vastness of space through captivating imagery and accessible explanations. The book aims to inspire curiosity and a sense of wonder about the cosmos.
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Planetarium (Junior Edition)

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the wonders of the universe and want to share this excitement with young readers. Filled with stunning illustrations and engaging facts, it offers a captivating journey through the solar system and beyond, perfect for sparking curiosity and inspiring a love for astronomy in children.

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Welcome to Planetarium. This museum is open all hours. It houses an incredible collection of astronomical objects, from small, icy moons to huge swirling galaxies. So how big is the Universe? How did it begin and what mysteries does it hold? With specially written text for younger readers, step inside to explore the Universe in all its glory.

With specially written text for younger readers, step inside the museum to explore the Universe in all its glory.

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Welcome to Planetarium. This museum is open all hours. It houses an incredible collection of astronomical objects, from small, icy moons to huge swirling galaxies.

So how big is the Universe? How did it begin and what mysteries does it hold?

With specially written text for younger readers, step inside to explore the Universe in all its glory.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Planetarium (Junior Edition) by Raman Prinja has been praised for its captivating blend of stunning visuals and informative scientific illustrations. The book manages to ignite curiosity and wonder about space in young readers while providing educational content in an engaging manner.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787414969

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Big Picture Press

Contributors:

Illustrated by Chris Wormell
Illustrated by Chris Wormell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 253.0mm

Weight: 486g

Pages: 80

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

RAMAN PRINJA is Professor of Astrophysics at University College London, where he specialises in massive stars, star formation and the evolution of galaxies. He is a multiple winner of UCL faculty and department teaching awards. Raman is keen to bring the subject of astronomy to a wider audience and has written several successful books on the subject, including Night Sky Watcher which was shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize in 2015.

Chris Wormell is a self-taught engraver and celebrated printmaker. He creates his timeless illustrations using wood engraving and linocut, as well as digital engraving working with tablet and computer. Chris has written and illustrated many children's books and most recently gained recognition for the cover illustration of the award-winning bestselling H is for Hawk, by Helen Macdonald, as well as for
Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One.

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