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What's the difference between me, a planet and a star? Does the Universe follow a recipe? If a wardrobe has three dimensions, what is the fourth? These are some of life's biggest questions, and you are a daring thinker for even thinking about them! So open your mind and prepare to explore some of the biggest, boldest ideas about astrophysics, space and time - from the ridiculously silly to the strikingly serious. Each question in Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers: Space and Time will unlock new ways of thinking and may lead you to some intriguing answers. If you're daring enough to take on this mind-expanding challenge, then read on! Written by science communicator and space expert Mark Brake, the easy-to-understand text, intriguing mind-teasers, and incredible thought experiments make this philosophic journey unforgettably fun!
Following The Element in the Room and That's Life!, this fun and beautiful book will have young scientists unlocking the world of Physics, seeing how the same physical laws which govern the wider universe are also at play much closer to home. Covering motion, forces, gravity, matter, energy and much more, this engaging and accessible guide includes comic strips to bring the stories of great scientists and their discoveries to life and hands-on experiments to have fun with at home. Get ready for an adventure as Sherlock Ohms and friends reveal the rules that run the universe!
Find out ALL ABOUT space in this fun-filled fact book for kids aged 7+. Launch into outer space and discover the solar system! Packed with fascinating facts, super stats, phenomenal photos, and Q&As with real-life experts – All About Space is the perfect book for inquisitive kids who love learning about the universe. Find out ALL ABOUT: Planets in the solar system Stars and constellations Asteroids, comets, and meteors Spacecraft and space exploration And lots more! With a colourful, eye-catching design these fun and child-friendly books are ideal for kids who have an interest in the subject or for school projects and homework. With so much to find out about, kids will devour them for hours! Also available in the series: All About Animals All About Dinosaurs All About Science All About The World
Explore the wonders of the Universe in this fun, non-fiction graphic novel Packed full of fascinating facts, engaging characters, and hilarious comic strips, this friendly guide to the solar system will keep children entertained for hours. Grab your space suit, hop on board the Interstellar Sausage, and zoom into space with Cosmo and Quark, space experts. Find out all about asteroids, shooting stars, black holes, and the real-life astronauts who explore our solar system. Why do we have seasons and moon phases? Is there weather on other planets? Which animals have had a chance to explore space? Find out all this and much more in this guide to the Universe beyond Earth! Learn about the Asteroid and Kuiper Belts, which exist between planets and even contain objects! Fly to the furthest reaches of space beyond even our solar system, and discover bright-pink exoplanets and molten iron rainfalls. Explore essential concepts such as the speed of light with Albert Einstein, and wander through different types of stars and constellations across the galaxy, with the invention of specialised telescopes. Filled with bite-sized information, colourful illustrations, and a fun narrative, this graphic novel will engage every budding science enthusiast and space explorer. With the help of the Fact-Finders, children will not only be able to stock up on their space knowledge, but will also understand our place in the solar system.
Blast off on a space trip around our unbelievable universe An awesome encounter with the wonders of the Universe. This is a cosmic treasure trove of spectacular photographs that captures space as you've never seen it before. Mind-blowing new images made possible by the latest technology can now take us to the heart of the Universe - from swirling dust devils on Mars, to emerging stars in nebulas, supermassive storms on Jupiter, as well as galaxies, comets, asteroids, and much more. Every spread features a magnificent celestial body alongside fascinating and informative text that brings to life the wonder of outer space. Additional facts and comparisons provide readers with key information at a glance. Astronomical! is the perfect gift to inspire young stargazers and astronomers.
Why do stars shine? And how was the moon made? Children can blast off into space with this fantastic interactive flap book revealing the secrets of the Universe. Vibrant illustrations and simple explanations combined with over 70 flaps to lift. Each double page covers a different topic, including 'Glittering galaxies', 'On the Moon' and 'Space Station'.
"If you decide to go to the moon," writes Faith McNulty, "read this book first. It will tellyou how to get there and what to do after youland. The most important part tells you how to get home. Written in the second person, the text allows the reader to participate in every aspect of the journey, from packing ("don't forget your diary and plenty of food") to liftoff (at first you'll feel heavy; don't worry") to traveling thorugh space (where "the moon glows like a pearl in the black, black sky"). The reader lands at the Sea of Tranquility, the site of the first lunar landing
What is it like? Colder than the desert, the hotter than the desert, the moon is an amazing place to explore.
Kids will learn all about the night sky, from the moon to constellations to planets, in this new National Geographic Reader. The level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for beginning readers.
Reviews the history of Earth's observation of the red planet since ancient times, and looks at the results of modern scientific studies carried out by telescope, satellite, and landing probe.
Bring the stars and planets to your walls with this collection of posters from the bestselling book The Mysteries of the Universe. Take young readers aged 7+ on an incredible visual journey from Earth to the outer reaches of the Universe with each poster that displays an eye-catching image of a spectacular location from the night sky. From peculiar planets and distant stars to intricate galaxies, this fascinating collection of 30 posters reveals the secrets of space for young astronomers. Both children and adults will love poring over the close-up images, and deciding where to place these spectacular posters! This striking space poster book for children offers: - An engaging approach to the topic of space, using posters as a visual introduction for young learners. - 30 posters in a large, giftable book containing beautiful artwork and a corresponding description of each one. - Impressive images taken from The Mysteries of the Universe, a bestselling anthology with beautiful artwork and imagery. The Mysteries of the Universe Poster Book contains reversible posters highlighting key features and facts of our solar system and beyond. It is a perfectly curated look into the mysteries of space that have captured our imaginations for centuries, making it the ideal gift for any child who can’t get enough of space.
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