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Wonders of the Moon

Exploring the greatness of our cosmic companion
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The must-have read for the next generation of Moon-landers, from international-award-winning author Professor Raman Prinja, Jan Bielecki and Royal Observatory Greenwich - explore the science of our cosmic companion and the wonder of how we get there. For the first time in over 50 years, humans... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The must-have read for the next generation of Moon-landers, from international-award-winning author Professor Raman Prinja, Jan Bielecki and Royal Observatory Greenwich - explore the science of our cosmic companion and the wonder of how we get there

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The must-have read for the next generation of Moon-landers, from international-award-winning author Professor Raman Prinja, Jan Bielecki and Royal Observatory Greenwich - explore the science of our cosmic companion and the wonder of how we get there.

For the first time in over 50 years, humans are setting foot on the Moon again. Wonders of the Moon is the perfect companion for this historic moment, filled with key science learning as well as up-close details of the Moon and the amazing tech that carries us there. From the Artemis missions, to the enormous potential of the vast swathes of water ice on the Moon, readers age 9+ will learn so much about the brightest light in their night sky.

The book is part of a visually stunning series that takes an authoritative look at fascinating topics, including: Wonders of the Night Sky, The Future of the Universe, The Wonders of Time, Wonders of the Mind.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526326973

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jan Bielecki

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Raman Prinja (Author)

Multi-award-winning author, Professor Raman Prinja, is Head of Department for Astronomy at University College London. He is dedicated to the belief that it is hugely important to promote awareness of astronomy and physics to as wide an audience as possible, and especially to motivate and inspire the next generation of Universe explorers. As part of Professor Prinja's outreach, he has written several books on astronomy to share the excitement of the Universe with laypersons, parents, teachers and, above all, young people.

Jan Bielecki (Illustrator)

Jan Bielecki is a Polish-Swedish illustrator and designer living in London. He mainly works with children's books and has illustrated fiction, picture books and non-fiction. Some of the topics he has covered include human anatomy, wrestling trolls, the scope of the Universe and slimy monsters.

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