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In Focus: Space (Paperback, Main Market Ed. - UK): Raman Prinja In Focus: Space (Paperback, Main Market Ed. - UK)
Raman Prinja 1
R237 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R26 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 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.

Jupiter (Hardcover): Steve Foxe Jupiter (Hardcover)
Steve Foxe
R411 Discovery Miles 4 110 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Everything about Jupiter is big! Its size is big. Even its storms are big! Get the big and small facts about this gas giant that can be seen glowing in the night sky.

Machines Rule: In Space (Paperback): Steve Parker Machines Rule: In Space (Paperback)
Steve Parker
R253 Discovery Miles 2 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this series, you get behind the wheel of vehicles that rule! Discover just what machines can do, and take a look at what makes them work. Machines Rule: Space takes a close look at all the exciting machines that make space travel possible, from satellites to space suits.

Earth (Hardcover): Pegasus Earth (Hardcover)
Pegasus
R196 R184 Discovery Miles 1 840 Save R12 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

What are the things that exist in space? What is the Sun, Moon and the Earth made up of? What is a Star? All such questions that children ask have been answered here.

On the Moon (Board book, New Edition): Anna Milbourne On the Moon (Board book, New Edition)
Anna Milbourne; Illustrated by Benji Davies 1
R147 R135 Discovery Miles 1 350 Save R12 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Zoom to the Moon and be back by bedtime with this exciting little board book, combining illustrations by Benji Davies and real photographs of the Moon. Young children can discover what it would be like to fly into outer space, walk on the Moon and look back at Earth. Published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing in 1969.

How Everything Works - From Brain Cells to Black Holes (Hardcover): Dk How Everything Works - From Brain Cells to Black Holes (Hardcover)
Dk
R800 R706 Discovery Miles 7 060 Save R94 (12%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Discover an all-in-one encyclopedia that takes you on an explanatory tour of the world from your own body to outer space. Have you ever wondered how an email gets to someone on the other side of the world in just a few seconds or why it's a bad idea to stand under a tree during a thunderstorm? Discover the answers to all these questions and more with this mind-boggling how things work books for children! Each page of this mind-blowingly detailed and ambitious encyclopedia will guide you through the natural world and the technology that surrounds you. Giant, page-filling illustrations take objects apart - or take the roofs and walls off buildings - to show you how they work, explaining both basic principles, such as photosynthesis, as well as broader concepts, like how all the living things in a rainforest interact. Explore each and every page of this engaging how things work book to discover: - Key insights into both the natural and human worlds - Striking photography that brings certain concepts to life - A diverse range of chapters coinciding with STEM subjects at school In this how things work encyclopedia, topics range from the human body, to planet Earth, sleep patterns to cooking, sewage systems, wind farms, fungi spores, plate tectonics and more! How Everything Works is perfect for children studying STEM subjects at school or anyone who is simply curious about how nature and the modern world work.

Maisy's Moon Mission - Pull, Slide and Play! (Board book): Lucy Cousins Maisy's Moon Mission - Pull, Slide and Play! (Board book)
Lucy Cousins; Illustrated by Lucy Cousins
R236 R216 Discovery Miles 2 160 Save R20 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Maisy's going to the moon, and you can come too! With easy-to-use play, pull and slide tabs on every spread, little ones will love this interactive space adventure.

3, 2, 1... Blast off!

Join Maisy as she embarks on an amazing moon mission! Pull, slide and play to help Maisy pilot her rocket. Launch into space, gaze at the stars and ride a moon buggy! An exciting, interactive space adventure, ideal for imaginative play and introducing little ones to the wonders of outer space.

History Comics: The Challenger Disaster - Tragedy in the Skies (Paperback): Pranas T. Naujokaitis History Comics: The Challenger Disaster - Tragedy in the Skies (Paperback)
Pranas T. Naujokaitis
R328 R310 Discovery Miles 3 100 Save R18 (5%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Let this graphic novel be your time machine - experience history like never before! Fight for equality in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, train with the first civilian selected for a mission to space, help spark a rebellion at the Stonewall Riot, and so much more! With History Comics, the past comes alive in a way that's edifying, entertaining, and relevant to kids' lives. In this volume, turn the clock back to January 28, 1986. Seven astronauts boarded the space shuttle Challenger on what was intended to be a routine mission. But then disaster struck. What caused the mid-air explosion? Would future crewed space missions be permanently grounded? In this imaginative tale set in a far-off future a group of curious kids investigates the hard questions surrounding the Challenger explosion.

Curious Questions & Answers about Astronauts (Hardcover): Sue Becklake Curious Questions & Answers about Astronauts (Hardcover)
Sue Becklake
R302 R279 Discovery Miles 2 790 Save R23 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This humorous twist on the popular Q & A format takes a sideways look at all that is intriguing and fascinating about astronauts. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful text reveal the amazing answers. Find out who does the housework on the ISS, why spacesuits have gold visors, and how long space sickness lasts.

Our Solar System (Novelty book): Arthur John L'Hommedieu Our Solar System (Novelty book)
Arthur John L'Hommedieu
R303 R280 Discovery Miles 2 800 Save R23 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Packed with information, this book opens before us like a tunnel through space, enabling us to make a fascinating tour of the planets in our solar system. Revised and updated, the new edition of this three-dimensional information book encourages children to study interesting data about each of the planets. Larger trim size and additional spread.

Exploring Black Holes and Other Space Mysteries (Paperback): Tom Jackson Exploring Black Holes and Other Space Mysteries (Paperback)
Tom Jackson
R255 R231 Discovery Miles 2 310 Save R24 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

What happens when something goes into a black hole? This book explores some of the major ideas in cosmology, bringing quarks, preons, hypothetical subparticles, pulsars, galaxies, the Big Bang theory, dark energy and gravitational waves to life with accessible language and vivid full-colour artwork. The text includes fascinating fact boxes that add extra interest. Whether it's about Stephen Hawking or the James Webb telescope, even the most reluctant readers are sure to enjoy this book.

The International Space Station (Paperback): Clive Gifford The International Space Station (Paperback)
Clive Gifford; Illustrated by Dan Schlitzkus
R256 Discovery Miles 2 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

What is the space station and how did it get into space? How do astronauts get there and what do they do once they're there? How do astronauts eat, sleep, or even breathe, in space? This book answers all of these questions and more. Find out what it takes to become an astronaut and about the essential science experiments that are being carried out there.

What effect does living in space have on the human body, from making you taller to losing your muscles because of zero gravity. If everything floats, then how can you go to the toilet and where does your wee and poo go? There's no bath or shower on the space station, so astronauts clean themselves with towels made damp by adding a little soapy water from a sealed pouch or by using special wet wipes each sealed in foil and containing disinfectant.

Uncover all of these fascinating facts in this beautifully illustrated and fun book for children.

Written to inspire a new generation of astronauts, Clive's detailed and fact-filled text will make you think you've visited the space station yourself. Fully illustrated by self-confessed space geek illustrator, Dan Schlitzkus, the illustrations are technically accurate and provide true representations of the mechanics, modules and equipment on board the ISS.

Discover our Solar System (Hardcover): Colin Stuart Discover our Solar System (Hardcover)
Colin Stuart 1
R388 R357 Discovery Miles 3 570 Save R31 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Sit back and enjoy a cosmic tour of our awe-inspiring solar system with this illuminating illustrated guide. Aimed at children aged 8+, this exciting book makes learning a complex subject fun and accessible. Gaze at the beauty of our planets, Sun and Moon and learn fascinating facts about them, discover dwarf planets, comets and asteroids, find out how our solar system came into existence, and study the history and future of space exploration. With insightful, bite-sized facts to devour and fabulous illustrations to marvel at, budding astronomers will be inspired and instilled with a sense of wonder at the diversity of our incredible solar system.

Why Does the Sun Shine? (Board book): Katie Daynes Why Does the Sun Shine? (Board book)
Katie Daynes; Illustrated by Christine Pym 1
R297 R273 Discovery Miles 2 730 Save R24 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

How does the sun help us? What's it made of? And where does the sun go at night? Discover the answers to these questions and many more in this gorgeous introduction to the sun for little children, with over 30 flaps to lift, delightful illustrations and simple text.

Published in association with the Science Museum, London.

Science Comics: Solar System - Our Place in Space (Paperback): Rosemary Mosco Science Comics: Solar System - Our Place in Space (Paperback)
Rosemary Mosco; Illustrated by Jon Chad
R324 R305 Discovery Miles 3 050 Save R19 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic - dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty- year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you! In this volume, go where no kid has gone before! You'll get up close and personal with Earth's nearest neighbours - Venus with its acid rain storms, Saturn and its rings of ice, and the heart of it all, the Sun. Join Sara, Jill, and their space-faring pets on a quest to learn more about the wonders of our solar system - and beyond!

Becoming a Spacewalker - My Journey to the Stars (Hardcover): Jerry L. Ross, Susan G. Gunderson Becoming a Spacewalker - My Journey to the Stars (Hardcover)
Jerry L. Ross, Susan G. Gunderson
R399 Discovery Miles 3 990 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This nonfiction picture book is a children's version of NASA astronaut Jerry L. Ross's autobiography, Spacewalker: My Journey in Space and Faith as NASA's Record-Setting Frequent Flyer, designed for ages 7-12. Told in friendly first-person narration, it represents how Ross followed his dream from rural 1950s northern Indiana to Purdue University and then outer space. The thirty-two-page book is illustrated with personal photos and memorabilia. It is formatted into twenty-three narratives organised in chronological order illustrating events and experiences in Ross's life. Pages attractively interweave photos and text while prompts encourage readers to engage in in the story. Ross possessed specific character traits that helped him make choices and overcome obstacles as he struggled against the odds to realise his dream: curiosity, persistence, and believing in oneself. As the story unfolds and readers begin to make personal connections with Ross, his approach to problem solving and working through setbacks provides a powerful example for children. Content area concepts are integrated throughout the story, including but not limited to science, technology, engineering, math, visual literacy, financial literacy, geography, flight, and the race to space. Gravity, for example, is a major theme illustrated within the content of the story. Online guides for teachers using the book in a classroom setting (third to fourth grade recommended) are linked to throughout. A map of the United States on the inside front cover invites children to follow the path of Ross's journey from Crown Point, Indiana, to Kennedy Space Center. A timeline on the inside back cover compares and contrasts benchmark events in Ross's life and career with important events in flight and space travel history.

Fly Guy Presents: Space (Paperback): Tedd Arnold Fly Guy Presents: Space (Paperback)
Tedd Arnold 1
R115 R108 Discovery Miles 1 080 Save R7 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Fly Guy and Buzz are back with another great nonfiction book
Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold brings nonfiction to life in this engaging nonfiction reader During a visit to a space museum, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about planets, space crafts, space suits, and even dirty snowballs (i.e. comets ) With straightforward fun facts, humorous illustrations of Fly Guy and Buzz, and vivid photographs throughout, this book is sure to be a hit with budding astronauts everywhere
*HOLOGRAPHIC FOIL ON THE COVER *

El sistema solar (The Solar System) (Spanish, Paperback, 2nd edition): Kenneth Walsh El sistema solar (The Solar System) (Spanish, Paperback, 2nd edition)
Kenneth Walsh
R262 Discovery Miles 2 620 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Explore our solar system and Earth's place in it as readers flip through the pages of this Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Featuring vibrant images in conjunction with accessible charts and diagrams, readers will be fascinated from cover to cover!

Legends of the Stars - Myths of the night sky (Paperback): Stella Caldwell Legends of the Stars - Myths of the night sky (Paperback)
Stella Caldwell 1
R263 R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Save R23 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

For thousands of years, every culture on Earth has gazed up at the heavens in wonder and found pictures hiding amongst the stars. Legends of the Stars will take readers on a thrilling journey of discovery, bringing the rich tapestry of myths and legends that fills the night sky dramatically to life. Eye-catching illustrations are paired with awe-inspiring photographic recreations of scenes from both classic and lesser-known myths. Learn about the Greek tale of the boastful queen Cassiopeia who was placed in the sky as a punishment for her vanity; of the three hunters in Native American myth who pursued a great bear into the heavens; and of the Japanese legend of the Tanabata.

Good Night Galaxy (Board book): Adam Gamble, Mark Jasper Good Night Galaxy (Board book)
Adam Gamble, Mark Jasper; Illustrated by Cooper Kelly
R239 R226 Discovery Miles 2 260 Save R13 (5%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Ages Birth to 3 years. Many of the planet's most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the continent's natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area's attractions and rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place. Blasting into space, this board book explores the unique aspects of the Milky Way. Introducing children to the sun and planets, moons, asteroids, and comets of our solar system, this book also encompasses black holes, constellations, and binary stars.

The Solar System (Hardcover): Emily Bone The Solar System (Hardcover)
Emily Bone; Illustrated by Terry Pastor
R175 R160 Discovery Miles 1 600 Save R15 (9%) Ships in 9 - 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.

Constellations of the Night Sky (Paperback): Bruce Lafontaine Constellations of the Night Sky (Paperback)
Bruce Lafontaine
R129 Discovery Miles 1 290 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Large, double-page illustrations introduce stargazers of all ages to 22 major constellations, among them Aquarius, the water bearer; Orion, the hunter; Gemini, the twins; as well as Canis Major, Taurus, and Leo. Accompanying text relates mythological story behind each constellation's name and identifies its principal stars--Sirius, Vega, Betelgeuse, and 22 other bright, celestial bodies of the night sky. Charts show generalized positions of constellations in the northern hemisphere during summer and winter.

Jupiter (Hardcover): J P Bloom Jupiter (Hardcover)
J P Bloom
R755 R663 Discovery Miles 6 630 Save R92 (12%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Kingfisher Readers: Astronauts (Level 3: Reading Alone with Some Help) (Paperback, Main Market Ed.): Hannah Wilson Kingfisher Readers: Astronauts (Level 3: Reading Alone with Some Help) (Paperback, Main Market Ed.)
Hannah Wilson
R116 R105 Discovery Miles 1 050 Save R11 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This irresistible reading series is sure to fire the imagination of young readers with its exciting range of high-interest topics and its great-looking, easy-to-follow design. Developed with literacy experts, this five-level graded reading series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone. Astronaut introduces children who are reading alone with some help to the life of a space astronaut, from the suits they wear to the food they eat in the International Space Station and the way they train for their space missions. It looks at some famous astronauts in the history of space exploration, including the first man in space and the first man to walk on the Moon. See www.kingfisherreaders.com for series information and free audiobooks.

The Planets in Our Solar System (Paperback): Franklyn M. Branley The Planets in Our Solar System (Paperback)
Franklyn M. Branley; Illustrated by Kevin O'Malley
R144 R131 Discovery Miles 1 310 Save R13 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Where is it partly cloudy and 860 F? Venus! This classic picture book is a fascinating exploration of space written by children's nonfiction veteran and former chairman of the American Museum of Natural History-Hayden Planetarium Franklyn M. Branley and illustrated by Kevin O'Malley. Full of interesting facts about the eight planets in our solar system, including our very own Earth, this bestselling book also features photographs from Voyager and other space explorers. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book features a find out more section with instructions for making your own solar system mobile and web research prompts about how to track the moon. Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by Jurrie van der Woude of NASA. This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts perfect for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

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