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Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > Space science & technology > General

Unlocking the Universe (Paperback): Stephen Hawking, Lucy Hawking Unlocking the Universe (Paperback)
Stephen Hawking, Lucy Hawking
R318 R263 Discovery Miles 2 630 Save R55 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Have you ever wondered how our universe began? Or what it takes to put humans on the moon? Do you know what happens in the microscopic world of a life-saving vaccine? What would you do if you could travel through space and time? Embark on the adventure of a lifetime in this beautiful collection of up-to-the-minute essays, mind-blowing facts and out-of-this-world colour photographs, by the world's leading scientists including Professor Stephen Hawking himself. This edition features brand-new content from Dr Mary Dobson: Plagues, Pandemics and Planetary Health. This unmissable volume was curated by Stephen and Lucy Hawking, whose series of children's books George's Secret Key was a global hit. George's stories are punctuated with fascinating real-life facts and insights from leading scientists and now this incredible non-fiction has been collected into one bumper volume, with new content from key scientific figures and up-to-the-minute facts and figures for readers in 2021. READERS LOVE UNLOCKING THE UNIVERSE: "Despite its scientific content the essays are written in a very accessible style and the many topics investigated which range from the physical explanations of the universe to earth science to robotics and future predictions. Highly recommended for curious minds from around 10 years upwards" - Sue Warren, Blogger "My 9 y.o. loves this book. We've previously discussed a lot of the concepts, but this seems to answer questions I hadn't thought of, but my son wanted to know"

Usborne Official Astronaut's Handbook (Paperback): Louie Stowell Usborne Official Astronaut's Handbook (Paperback)
Louie Stowell; Illustrated by Roger Simo 1
R245 R164 Discovery Miles 1 640 Save R81 (33%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A funny and fascinating how-to guide for budding astronauts, providing a crash course on what it takes to travel into space. Answers all the big questions about space travel, from "How do rockets work?" and "What do astronauts do all day?" to "How do you go to the toilet on a spaceship?" Explores the technology that astronauts use, from space suits to Soyuz spacecraft, and scientific experiments on the International Space Station, and includes internet links to recommended websites to find out more. With a personal message by the British European Space Agency astronaut, Tim Peake, who spent six months on the International Space Station in 2016, and exclusive insights from the UK Space Agency and ESA who have provided expert advice on this book.

Little Kids First Big Book of Space (Hardcover): Catherine D. Hughes Little Kids First Big Book of Space (Hardcover)
Catherine D. Hughes; Illustrated by David A. Aguilar, National Geographic Kids 1
R347 R282 Discovery Miles 2 820 Save R65 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This beautiful book is the latest addition to the "National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book" series. These colorful pages will introduce young children to the wonders of space, with colorful illustrations by David Aguilar and simple text that is perfect for beginning readers or for reading aloud. The book will explain basic concepts of space, beginning with what is most familiar to kids and expanding out into universe.
Chapters include:
- Chapter 1 focuses on the Earth, moon, and sun.
- Chapter 2 introduces kids to the other planets in our solar system.
- Chapter 3 explains other objects in our solar system, such as dwarf planets, comets, and asteroid belts.
- Chapter 4 voyages even farther afield, touching on concepts such as the universe, the Milky Way, stars, galaxies, and black holes.
- The last chapter delves into space exploration: humans on the moon, spaceships, the International Space Station, etc.
Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1015-7, $23.90/$26.95 Can

Friends Change the World: We Are the NASA Scientists (Hardcover): Zoe Tucker Friends Change the World: We Are the NASA Scientists (Hardcover)
Zoe Tucker; Illustrated by Amanda Quartey
R343 R281 Discovery Miles 2 810 Save R62 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This beautiful picture book tells the story of two scientists who worked together side by side to send humans into space. Mary Jackson was super smart. She loved maths and science, and she loved to learn. When Mary got a job at NASA, it was a dream come true! But this was a time when Black people were segregated from white people, and Mary had to fight hard for every opportunity. In 1953, Mary started working alongside Kaz Czarnecki. They soon realised how much they could share and teach each other. The two were from completely different backgrounds, but it didn't matter at all - they had so much in common. This was the beginning of a friendship that lasted for decades. Together, they worked on amazing experiments and achieved incredible things, like working to land astronauts on the moon. Friends Change the World is a series of picture books that celebrates the power of friendship. From musical greats to sports champions, scientists and explorers to artists and activists, these are the true stories of real friends who achieved amazing things. Whether best friends since school or thrown together by a chance encounter, they supported and inspired each other to make their shared dreams come true. This charming series shows 4- to 7-year-olds how togetherness, respect and friendship can make the world a better place.

Build-a-Story Cards: Space Quest (Book): Christiane Engel Build-a-Story Cards: Space Quest (Book)
Christiane Engel
R229 Discovery Miles 2 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Blast into space with this deck of 36 wordless storytelling cards, featuring more than 30 games to build problem-solving and writing skills in children ages 3 - 10. The 12 character, 12 object and 12 setting cards invite children to create stories about astronauts, aliens and more.

Infomojis: Space (Paperback, Illustrated edition): Jon Richards, Ed Simkins Infomojis: Space (Paperback, Illustrated edition)
Jon Richards, Ed Simkins
R244 Discovery Miles 2 440 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Who holds the record for driving the fastest on the Moon? And how far away is the Moon from Earth? What are the gas giants - and what about nebulae? Whether it shoots, glows, radiates or collides, Infomojis: Space is all about exploring the universe in a fun and engaging way. Core scientific areas of investigation are covered, such as the nuclear reaction that makes our Sun shine or how the Moon's gravity affects tides on Earth. The book features custom-made 'infomojis' (information emojis) that present the information with real personality! So inject fun into facts, and take your young astronomer to the next evolution in infographics. Infomojis is a series of ten books that are perfect for curious readers aged 8+.

The Solar System (Hardcover): Emily Bone The Solar System (Hardcover)
Emily Bone; Illustrated by Terry Pastor
R187 R140 Discovery Miles 1 400 Save R47 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. Illustrated with stunning photographs and illustrations accompanied by short, informative text developed with reading experts. Includes carefully selected internet-links to exciting websites about the Solar System.

The Amazing Book of Space (Paperback): Giles Sparrow The Amazing Book of Space (Paperback)
Giles Sparrow
R122 Discovery Miles 1 220 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This comprehensive guide presents in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible for children.

Big Book of Stars and Planets (Hardcover, New edition): Emily Bone Big Book of Stars and Planets (Hardcover, New edition)
Emily Bone; Illustrated by Fabiano Fiorin
R373 R249 Discovery Miles 2 490 Save R124 (33%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Children can explore the wonders of space in this incredible picture book with giant fold-out pages full of fascinating facts to satisfy the curiosity of every young space enthusiast. From the Sun and the planets in our Solar System to massive stars and vast galaxies and lots, lots more, there's a whole universe to discover.

Taking Off - Airborne with Mary Wilkins Ellis (Hardcover): Emily Arnold McCully Taking Off - Airborne with Mary Wilkins Ellis (Hardcover)
Emily Arnold McCully
R463 R378 Discovery Miles 3 780 Save R85 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
The Ultimate Book of Space (Hardcover): Anne-Sophie Baumann The Ultimate Book of Space (Hardcover)
Anne-Sophie Baumann; Illustrated by Olivier Latyck 1
R549 R501 Discovery Miles 5 010 Save R48 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

With all the features that made The Ultimate Construction Site Book a bestseller, this oversized volume offers a fact- filled and action-packed look at the amazing universe of outer space. Bursting with 40 flaps, pop-ups, pull tabs, and movable parts, The Ultimate Book of Space provides a richly illustrated, hands-on exploration of space travel, the Earth's place in our galaxy, the solar system, and so much more! Sure to encourage curious young readers to venture deeper into space, this is a must-have book for any budding scientist's library.

You're Aboard Spaceship Earth (Paperback): Patricia Lauber You're Aboard Spaceship Earth (Paperback)
Patricia Lauber
R188 R157 Discovery Miles 1 570 Save R31 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The earth is like a spaceship in orbit—it has everything on board that we need to survive: water, food, and air with oxygen. Unlike a space shuttle, Earth is able to renew its resources. Read and find out why Earth is the greatest spaceship to be aboard!

The Book Of Bok - One Moon Rock's Journey Through Time and Space (Hardcover): Neil Armstrong The Book Of Bok - One Moon Rock's Journey Through Time and Space (Hardcover)
Neil Armstrong; Illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith
R410 R337 Discovery Miles 3 370 Save R73 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

First man on the Moon Neil Armstrong reveals the adventure of the first Moon landing, and how the Earth and the Moon came to be, in this unique non-fiction picture book.

A young boy sits up in bed and gazes at the distant Moon through his window. He wonders if, one day, a human will stand on its surface and look back at the Earth. But Earth is already being studied from the Moon. An all-seeing Moon rock of almost impossible age, called Bok, has been looking down at our blue and green planet for millennia.

Geologists - people who study rocks - have a saying: 'Rocks remember'. During his time, Bok has witnessed some truly wondrous things. Created in the Earth-shattering collision 4.5 billion years ago that led to the formation of the Moon, he has seen stars burst into being and meteors streak through the solar system. He has seen his own Moon surface be transformed with craters, and he has watched a fiery, volcanic planet transform into the haven we know today - as mountain ranges rose up, oceans appeared and dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

And he found himself rudely awoken one early lunar morning by a strange creature picking him up and throwing him into a box.

That is how Bok and Neil Armstrong first met, and this is their (true) story.

Ultimate Spotlight: Astronauts (Hardcover): Sophie Dussausois Ultimate Spotlight: Astronauts (Hardcover)
Sophie Dussausois; Illustrated by Marc-Etienne Peintre
R410 R315 Discovery Miles 3 150 Save R95 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Count down to an incredible voyage!

• Learning to pilot a spacecraft
• Getting used to being weightless
• Going on a space walk
• Repairing the space station

Chock-full of amazing facts, Ultimate SpotlightTM Astronaut provides young readers with an out-of-this-world look at what astronauts have to do to prepare for their marvelous missions into space. Includes flaps, pull-tabs, pop-ups, and more!

Star Trek Discovery: The Girl Who Made the Stars (Hardcover): Robb Pearlman, Brandon Schultz Star Trek Discovery: The Girl Who Made the Stars (Hardcover)
Robb Pearlman, Brandon Schultz
R368 Discovery Miles 3 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A long, long time ago, a young girl (based on the character of Michael Burnham) found the courage to brave the darkness and to give her people the stars so they would no longer be afraid of the night. Adapted from the Short Trek "The Girl Who Made the Stars," this picture book adapted by New York Times bestselling author Robb Pearlman encourages young readers to be brave, to face their fears and accept challenges, and to always be true to who they are.

Space Ultimate Sticker Book (Paperback): Dk Space Ultimate Sticker Book (Paperback)
Dk 1
R159 R131 Discovery Miles 1 310 Save R28 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Find out about rockets, planets, and astronauts with this space sticker activity book! Use dozens of space stickers to create your own scene, match the stickers to the background, and hunt for the correct stickers to fill the spaces. Space Ultimate Sticker Book is packed with facts, fun, and space information that children will love to discover and come back to time and time again. Enjoy hours of sticker fun and take the special quiz once you've found all the answers in the book. This is the perfect activity book to keep 4-7 year olds entertained for hours on end.

My Book of Stars and Planets - A fact-filled guide to space (Hardcover): Parshati Patel My Book of Stars and Planets - A fact-filled guide to space (Hardcover)
Parshati Patel
R331 R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Save R54 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Discover the mysteries of the Universe and journey to galaxies beyond our own in this fact-packed companion to space. From icy worlds and hot, fiery giants to the biggest telescopes and latest spacecraft, this book covers more than 40 profiles of the planets, stars, and objects in our universe. Find out all about our neighboring planets, from tiny Mercury to gigantic Jupiter. Discover what lies beyond our solar system and the stars we can see in the night sky. Learn about the latest space technology and when humans may finally land on Mars. Broken down by type, each object is presented in a clear, engaging way, with stunning images and bite-sized chunks of information. Detailed NASA photography brings the mysteries of outer space to life, while pronunciation guides help with tricky names, and a visual index gives a quick overview of all the key objects in the book. Filled with fascinating details for every young stargazer and budding astronaut, My Book of Stars and Planets is the perfect first reference book on space and the universe for kids.

Star Wars: Where's the Wookiee? Search and Find Activity Book (Paperback, 2 Ed): Lucasfilm Star Wars: Where's the Wookiee? Search and Find Activity Book (Paperback, 2 Ed)
Lucasfilm 1
R186 Discovery Miles 1 860 Ships in 3 - 5 working days

Chewbacca, a notorious rebel ally, is wanted for crimes against the Empire. Not often seen without his partner-in-crime, Han Solo, this Wookiee has evaded capture on multiple occasions, due in no small part to the fastest freighter in the universe, the Millennium Falcon. Chewie, as he is more commonly known, has a sizeable bounty on his head. Can you find this furry criminal before other accomplished bounty hunters beat you to it? A uniquely illustrated search and find format, perfect for Star Wars fans young and old! Now in paperback! Look out for other Star Wars activity books: Star Wars: Art Therapy Star Wars: Dot to Dot Star Wars: Colouring by Numbers Star Wars: Galaxy of Colouring Star Wars Art of Colouring: The Force Awakens

In Focus: Space (Paperback, Main Market Ed. - UK): Raman Prinja In Focus: Space (Paperback, Main Market Ed. - UK)
Raman Prinja 1
R220 R172 Discovery Miles 1 720 Save R48 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Which moon in the solar system has more water than Earth? How are black holes made? What's our full address in the Universe? In Focus: Space by Raman Prinja has the answers! In Focus is a cool information series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, quickfire quizzes and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and fun facts, kids will have fun learning about the world around them! Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary, and index, plus front and end gatefold flaps on the cover.

You Choose in Space (Paperback): Pippa Goodhart You Choose in Space (Paperback)
Pippa Goodhart; Illustrated by Nick Sharratt 1
R249 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R45 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Zoom off into space for an adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next. Which alien would you most like to be friends with? And what fantastically freaky food will you decide to munch for lunch?

The possibilities are infinite in this mesmerising creative toolkit which will inspire children from 3 up to make their own stories time and again - a spectacular sequel to the bestselling You Choose - it's out of this world!

The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Space - With More Than 50 Activities, Puzzles, and More! (Paperback): Dk The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Space - With More Than 50 Activities, Puzzles, and More! (Paperback)
Dk
R265 R222 Discovery Miles 2 220 Save R43 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A fun, fact-filled activity book about space with exciting activities, puzzles, and more! Find the answers to all of your questions about the stars, galaxies, planets, and beyond from "how many galaxies are there in the universe?" to "are aliens real?", along with many more that you haven't even thought of, in this mind-blowng book about space. Children aged 5-9 will pour over the pages packed with fascinating space facts, fun challenges, quizzes, and puzzles will inspire creativity. With lively activities that go hand in hand with the educational content, learning has never been so effortlessly fun and easy! This fascinating space book for kids features: - Interesting facts about space combined with entertaining activities that encourage children to have fun while they learn - All the answers to questions every kid wants to know about the outer world and the mysteries of the universe - A wide variety of activities and interactive learning elements to keep children engaged - Bright, eye-catching illustrations and stunning photography Perfect for inquisitive, fact-loving kids and little ones crazy about the world beyond the night sky, The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Space will keep young readers entertained for hours. Curious kids can start their voyage to a black hole and return safely to Earth, answer mind-boggling questions, and draw their favourite stars and planets!

Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon (Paperback): Catherine Thimmesh Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon (Paperback)
Catherine Thimmesh
R365 R316 Discovery Miles 3 160 Save R49 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

For Apollo 11, the first moon landing, is a story that belongs to many, not just the few and famous. It belongs to the seamstress who put together twenty-two layers of fabric for each space suit. To the engineers who created a special heat shield to protect the capsule during its fiery reentry. It belongs to the flight directors, camera designers, software experts, suit testers, telescope crew, aerospace technicians, photo developers, engineers, and navigators. Gathering direct quotes from some of these folks who worked behind the scenes, Catherine Thimmesh reveals their very human worries and concerns. Culling NASA transcripts, national archives, and stunning NASA photos from Apollo 11, she captures not only the sheer magnitude of this feat but also the dedication, ingenuity, and perseverance of the greatest team ever-the team that worked to first put man on that great gray rock in the sky.

Adventures in STEAM: Space (Paperback): Richard Spilsbury Adventures in STEAM: Space (Paperback)
Richard Spilsbury
R274 R246 Discovery Miles 2 460 Save R28 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Find out all about the wonders of space, from Earth and the Moon, to the solar system, Milky Way and beyond! Discover how rockets overcome gravity to blast into space, how spacesuits protect astronauts on space walks and how rovers and probes explore planets that are many light years from Earth. Test your understanding with fun projects such as designing your own reusable spacecraft and microgravity gym.

Inject some fun into STEAM topics, with these lively examinations of buildings, robots, computers, vehicles, materials and space! This bright, colourful series aims to inspire children aged 8 and up with a lifelong love of STEAM subjects.

Awesome Engineering: Spacecraft (Paperback): Sally Spray Awesome Engineering: Spacecraft (Paperback)
Sally Spray
R270 R241 Discovery Miles 2 410 Save R29 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A guide to landmark achievements in engineering! Follow the developments of spacecrafts, as they have got more advanced, have travelled further and helped us explore the universe through engineering skill, design and ambition. Get to grips with the mind-boggling advances that have been made in engineering, and find out about awe-inspiring developments in technology. The books in the Awesome Engineering series are filled with impactful artwork, diagrams and explanations that make the awesome feats of engineering easy to understand. Presents a chronology of landmark engineering achievements from around the world with fascinating facts about each construction Bright and bold artwork, alongside clear explanations and diagrams, guide you through a chronology of landmark engineering achievements from around the world. Perfect for reader 9 and up. Content: Out of This World! Sputnik 1 Vostock 1 Apollo 11 Lunar Roving Vehicle Voyager 1 and 2 Space Shuttle Hubble Telescope Rosetta Mission International Space Station Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe Spirit and Opportunity Mars Rover Fascinating Facts Further Information Glossary Index

What Makes Day and Night (Paperback): Franklyn M Dorros, Arthur Branley What Makes Day and Night (Paperback)
Franklyn M Dorros, Arthur Branley
R211 R176 Discovery Miles 1 760 Save R35 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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