Children's Encyclopedia of the Solar System
Author(s): Claudia Martin
Young readers can explore the wonders of our solar system with this awe-inspiring hardback guide, combining the latest astronomical research with breathtaking, full-colour photography.
Full of facts, annotations, and profile boxes, this visual encyclopedia introduces children to the science behind the Sun, planets and moons of our solar system. Discover what the Sun is made of, where diamonds rain from the sky, and how scientists plan to blast dangerous asteroids away from our planet.
Includes:
* A profile of each planet in our solar system
* Earth and the Moon: atmosphere, tides, orbits
* Space exploration: the moon landing, the ISS, missions to Mars
* The science of the solar system: the Big Bang, solar eclipses, solar radiation
Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this book supports the key stage 2 (KS2) curriculum and is great for home learning. It's the perfect introduction to the world of space and astronomy for children aged 8+.
General Information
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- : Arcturus Publishing
- : Arcturus Publishing Ltd
- : 01 September 2023
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Claudia Martin
- : Hardback
- : 128
More About The Product
Claudia Martin is a highly respected author of non-fiction for children and young adults, with an exceptional talent for making complex ideas accessible. She specializes in the subjects of geography, science, and the natural world. Her books have been translated into 14 languages and have sold over a quarter of a million copies. She lives in London.
Helen Giles (consultant) is an astronomer with a PhD from the Observatoire de Geneve in Switzerland. She is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a Member of the European Astronomical Society, and an expert in the study of starspot photometric signatures and the hunting of extrasolar planets.
