Secrets of the Museum: Solar System
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Blast off on an epic adventure through the solar system! From fiery planets to icy moons, uncover jaw-dropping facts and dazzling secrets about space. Explore a one-of-a-kind exhibition with our curious curator as your guide. Discover all eight planets, learn how they're formed, visit tiny but...
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Unlock the secrets of the museum in this captivating non-fiction series for young readers aged 7+ - inspired by the best-selling Welcome to the Museum series
Unlock the secrets of the museum in this captivating non-fiction series for young readers aged 7+ - inspired by the best-selling Welcome to the Museum series.
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Blast off on an epic adventure through the solar system!
From fiery planets to icy moons, uncover jaw-dropping facts and dazzling secrets about space. Explore a one-of-a-kind exhibition with our curious curator as your guide. Discover all eight planets, learn how they're formed, visit tiny but mighty moons, zoom past sparkling comets and peek into the mysterious asteroid belt.
Get ready for an unforgettable journey packed with real scientific insights from an aerospace engineer, amazing discoveries and fun surprises. Keep your eyes peeled for clues and questions hidden throughout the pages - solve them all to reveal a mystery message at the end!
With out-of-this-world illustrations, mind-blowing facts and interactive challenges, Secrets of the Museum: Solar System turns learning into an exciting space mission. Ready to unlock the secrets of our universe? Let's go!
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781835874394
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 24 September 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bonnier Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Kelsey Oseid
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 228.0mm
Height: 265.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Joalda Morancy (Author)
Joalda Morancy is an astrophysicist, aerospace engineer and science communicator. Their passion for space exploration started with watching a YouTube video about the International Space Station in high school. They graduated with an astrophysics degree from the University of Chicago. Joalda has worked on satellites imaging Earth from space at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and helped build life support systems for Blue Origin's upcoming space station, Orbital Reef. Currently at Blue they work on testing lunar lander avionics. In the future, they hope to continue supporting humanity's journey to the stars. Joalda has previously written books for Neon Squid, including How to Survive on the Moon and Aliens.
Kelsey Oseid (Illustrator)
Kelsey Oseid is an illustrator, author, and amateur naturalist. Her gouache illustrations focus on natural history subjects like taxonomy, biodiversity, and taxidermy, as well as related subjects like astronomy and the ways humans relate to the natural world.
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