Weird But True! Space

Name: Weird But True! Space
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781426374517
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Series: Weird but True

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Blast off to the strangest places the universe has to offer with 300 unbelievable facts about all things space! Packed with amazing photos and quirky illustrations, the latest Weird But True! is truly out of this world! Blast off to the strangest places the universe has to offer with 300 unbelievable facts about all things space! Packed with amazing photos and quirky illustrations, the latest Weird But True! is truly out of this world! Did you know that some planets-like Saturn and Jupiter-have diamond rain? Or that black holes can "burp"? How about the fact that the newest toilet on the International Space Station cost NASA a cool $23 million? Weird But True! Space is a portable, browsable book full of mind-blowing facts-about everything from astronauts and moon missions to black holes and faraway galaxies to rockets and robot rovers. Incredible photos and wacky, colorful designs make every page pop. Can't get enough Weird But True? There's a whole universe of books to discover, including Weird But True! Dinosaurs, Weird But True! Ocean, Weird But True! Star Wars, Weird But True! Animals, and A LOT more!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781426374517

Publisher: National Geographic Kids

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: National Geographic Kids

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 165.0mm

Weight: 369g

Pages: 208

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference General Fiction Literary Fiction National Geographic Kids Penguin Books Science & Nature

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National Geographic Kids inspires young adventurers to explore the world through award-winning magazines, books, apps, games, toys, videos, events, and a website, and is the only kids brand with a world-class scientific organization at its core. This book and series is created by National Geographic contributors, including researchers, photographers, content experts, and educational specialists.

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