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The Solar System

By Emily Bone
Series: Beginners
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The Solar System by Emily Bone is an engaging children's book that introduces young readers to the wonders of our cosmic neighbourhood. It explores the fascinating planets, moons, and other celestial bodies that make up the solar system, combining vibrant illustrations with simple, informative text to spark curiosity and imagination. This book makes learning about space fun and accessible for curious minds.
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The Solar System

What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. Includes carefully selected internet-links to exciting websites about the Solar System.

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What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? In The Solar System, you'll find out the answers and lots more fascinating facts about the Solar System. Suitable for ages 4 and up.

What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book.

Illustrated with stunning photographs and illustrations accompanied by short, informative text developed with reading experts. The book also includes carefully selected internet links to exciting websites about the Solar System.

Chapters in this book include:

  • In space
  • What's out there?
  • How it started
  • In the middle
  • Moving planets
  • Mercury
  • Hot planet
  • Living Earth
  • Bright at night
  • The red planet
  • Gas giant
  • Ringed planet
  • Distant planets
  • Exploring the sky

Series: Beginners

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409514244

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 May 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Terry Pastor

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Emily Bone Series: Beginners

About the Author

Emily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.

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