Amazing space
Allan, Sophie2024
Book
Total copies: 2
A simple introduction to space and the universe. Go on an outer space adventure to discover amazing stories of objects, matter, and mysteries that make up the universe. This fascinating space book will take you above the clouds and beyond the Earth's atmosphere to show you the vast expanse of space that stretches above us.
This fascinating space book for kids offers:
- Surprising stories that go beyond the normal facts and figures of typical children's space books.
- Out of this world photography and artwork that jumps out of the pages and explains each concept.
Have you ever wondered why some planets have rings? Or whether galaxies can collide? Or how humans are able to explore the vastness of space? Amazing Space allows kids to step on to the surface of other planets in our Solar System, discover the distant but exciting exoplanets, and learn the dramatic lifecycle of a star. This is the ultimate space book for kids with a passion for space, physics and science.
Main title:
Amazing space / Sophie Allan ; illustrated by Tim Smart.
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Edition:
First.
Imprint:
London : Dorling K, 2024.
Collation:
176 p. : Full colour illus and photos thr ; 286 x 232 mm. 1198 gm.
Series:
Amazing Earth
Notes:
Glossary.
Audience:
Young People.Reading grade level: 8-10.Interest age level: 7-11.Interest grade level: KS2.
Contents:
IntroductionEarth from spaceAurorasRocketsFuture fuelsHumans in spaceExtraordinary astronautsSpace junkAnimals in spaceSpace stationsSpace basesSolar system explorationEtc...
Biography/History:
Sophie Allan is head of Teaching and Learning at the National Space Academy, UK. She is passionate about space and has a wealth of experience delivering space education projects and programmes, including for the European Space Agency. She has delivered lectures on space science around the world, including in Beijing and Shanghai as part of the China-UK strategic space partnership. Sophie has collaborated on multiple children's books with DK.
Josh Barker is Education and Outreach Officer for Space Park Leicester and the National Space Centre. Josh has worked on a number of children's books with DK.
ISBN:
9780241669105 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
C520ALL
Language:
English
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BRN:
777153