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Very First Questions and Answers What are stars?

By Katie Daynes
Series: Very First Questions and Answers
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Very First Questions and Answers What are Stars? by Katie Daynes is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the wonders of stars. It answers curious questions about what stars actually are, how they are formed, and why they shine, using simple, engaging language and charming illustrations to captivate and educate little ones.
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You might enjoy this book if you have curious little ones eager to explore the mysteries of the night sky. It's perfect for young children who love asking questions and learning fun facts, with engaging lift-the-flap illustrations that make discovering the wonders of stars an interactive adventure.

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We see them twinkle in the night sky, but what ARE stars? Are theyreally star-shaped? What patterns do they make and which star is the nearest?This charming book zooms in on the answers.

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Marvel at the stars above and discover their secrets.

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Marvel at the stars above and discover their secrets.
They twinkle in the night sky, but what exactly are stars? Which one's the nearest? Can humans visit a star? Curious little children can lift over 30 flaps to find the answers to these questions and many more in this delightful introduction to stars and the night sky, with simple explanations and gorgeous illustrations on every page.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474924252

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 28 December 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Marta Alvarez Miguens

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 169.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 12

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Activity Books and Kits Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Education & Reference Katie Daynes Science & Nature Series: Very First Questions and Answers

About the Author

Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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