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Infomojis: Space (Hardcover, Illustrated edition): Jon Richards, Ed Simkins Infomojis: Space (Hardcover, Illustrated edition)
Jon Richards, Ed Simkins
R373 Discovery Miles 3 730 Ships in 10 - 15 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+.

Info Buzz: History: Neil Armstrong (Paperback): Izzi Howell Info Buzz: History: Neil Armstrong (Paperback)
Izzi Howell
R225 Discovery Miles 2 250 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Find out about the life of Neil Armstrong, from how he became an astronaut to being the first person to walk on the moon. For children following Book Bands, it is suitable for children reading at band 8, purple. The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.

Space: The Planets (Hardcover): Marne Ventura Space: The Planets (Hardcover)
Marne Ventura
R676 R598 Discovery Miles 5 980 Save R78 (12%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This fascinating book offers young readers an up-close look at the planets. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.

Strange Space (Paperback): Robin Twiddy Strange Space (Paperback)
Robin Twiddy; Designed by Amy Li
R170 R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Save R17 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Science is all about being super serious, right? Wrong! Science can be sillier than you ever thought, especially when space is involved!

The Moon (Hardcover): Thomas K Adamson The Moon (Hardcover)
Thomas K Adamson
R383 Discovery Miles 3 830 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

What is the moon? Why do we see it at night? And why does it seem to change shape? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind the moon.

Stars and Planets (Hardcover): Thomas K Adamson Stars and Planets (Hardcover)
Thomas K Adamson
R382 Discovery Miles 3 820 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

What are stars? What are planets? Why are some brighter than others? And which planets can we see from Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind stars and planets.

The 50 State Unofficial Meteorites - A Guidebook for Aspiring Meteoriticists (Hardcover): Yinan Wang The 50 State Unofficial Meteorites - A Guidebook for Aspiring Meteoriticists (Hardcover)
Yinan Wang
R419 R388 Discovery Miles 3 880 Save R31 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Delve into this unique look at meteorites that have been found in almost each of the 50 US states, and discover how these treasured rocks from space fell down to Earth. With each state entry, award-winning author and mineral and fossil expert Yinan Wang presents details about several meteorites that are worthy of becoming official state meteorites. Since no state has an official state meteorite, this kids' guidebook explores each state's "unofficial" meteorite, along with its interesting backstory of why it was selected. ; More than 150 illustrations and photographs showcase these marvels from outer space; Meteorites have not been found in all states so helpful suggestions are given on where they might be found; Suggestions and guidance are provided so that the reader can lead the way in getting one designated; Museums and parks with meteorites are listed in the appendix From the Lafayette Mars meteorite found in a drawer in Purdue University to the 26-pound space rock that smashed into the trunk of a car in Peekskill, New York, immerse young science students in an encyclopedic yet easy read that is great for aspiring meteoriticists.

Space Ultimate Sticker Book (Paperback): Dk Space Ultimate Sticker Book (Paperback)
Dk 1
R176 R161 Discovery Miles 1 610 Save R15 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 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.

Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Space (Paperback): Sonya Newland Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Space (Paperback)
Sonya Newland
R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts! This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths. In Fact or Fake: The Truth About Space, will you separate the facts from the fakes?: Is it true you can't burp in space without being sick? Is the sun really the colour of a banana? What's the deal with gravity on the moon? Venus is upside down, is that fact or fake? Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills

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 *

Stars (Hardcover): Pegasus Stars (Hardcover)
Pegasus
R201 R174 Discovery Miles 1 740 Save R27 (13%) 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 kids ask have been answered here.

Earth (Hardcover): Pegasus Earth (Hardcover)
Pegasus
R196 R169 Discovery Miles 1 690 Save R27 (14%) 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.

Space Science: Science for Exploring Outer Space (Hardcover, Illustrated Edition): Mark Thompson Space Science: Science for Exploring Outer Space (Hardcover, Illustrated Edition)
Mark Thompson
R378 Discovery Miles 3 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Imagine journeying millions of kilometres into deep space!

But to really do that you'll need to apply a fair bit of science.

This book has twelve scientific investigations to help you understand why the speed of light matters, how to communicate in binary and how dust can turn into a planet. Discover a Martian volcano and what happens when meteorites smash into Earth or the Moon - and lots, lots more!

Space Science is the ultimate series for the astronomers and astronauts of the future. It delves into loads of intriguing 'how', 'what', and 'why' facts about the night sky. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow and use readily available materials that won't break the bank! Authored by Mark Thompson - a brilliant astronomer and television and radio presenter - who brings a fresh approach to the exploration and understanding of the Solar System ... and beyond!

This book is part of the Space Science series, which covers key areas of the science curriculum, such as forces, materials and matter, light, rocks, chemical reactions, recycling and waste, magnets, solar power, gravity, distance, maps and constellations.

For readers aged 9+

Space Adventures Sticker Activity Book (Paperback): Royal Observatory Greenwich Space Adventures Sticker Activity Book (Paperback)
Royal Observatory Greenwich
R173 Discovery Miles 1 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This charming book is guaranteed to please any young fan of space exploration and science. The activities found in these pages invite readers to solve puzzles, color in pictures--and draw their own--and even qualify for their very first Teddy Space Agency Certificate. Packed with stickers and full of fun, it will be the perfect gift for budding astronauts.

Pop Out Space Travel - Read, Build, and Play on a Trip to Space (Board book): Duopress Labs Pop Out Space Travel - Read, Build, and Play on a Trip to Space (Board book)
Duopress Labs; Illustrated by Sean Sims
R338 R315 Discovery Miles 3 150 Save R23 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Read, Learn, Build, and Have Fun During a Space Mission with This Innovative Book and Play Set. This sturdy board book is chock-full of information about a space mission alongside pages with chunky press-out pieces that kids can use to build their space journey. Kids will read about the different steps on a fun space mission, from training to returning to Earth. Tots will have a blast building the astronaut's suit and an awesome rocket, as well as making the Space Station and bringing to life the way astronauts live and work in space. They will love constructing their own space vehicle and will surely enjoy building the space capsule that will bring the space crew back to Earth! Made from thick, sturdy board, the pieces press out easily from the pages and are simple to put together (no glue or scissors necessary!). The 12 build-ups include simple and intuitive instructions; kids just have to match the numbers on each piece. All build-ups are safety rated for ages 4 years and up. Both a book and a play set, Pop Out Space Travel is the ultimate screen-free activity for curious tots ready to explore the wonders of space travel. Featuring: Training for space Astronaut's suit The rocket launch The Space Station Living in the Space Station The space vehicle Back to Earth

Jupiter (Paperback): Steve Foxe Jupiter (Paperback)
Steve Foxe
R251 R226 Discovery Miles 2 260 Save R25 (10%) 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.

Uranus (Paperback): Steve Foxe Uranus (Paperback)
Steve Foxe
R251 R226 Discovery Miles 2 260 Save R25 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and has a special feature, it tilts! Discover the mysteries of this ice giant that sits half in darkness for more than 40 years at a time!

Neptune (Paperback): Steve Foxe Neptune (Paperback)
Steve Foxe
R251 R226 Discovery Miles 2 260 Save R25 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Far off Neptune holds many mysteries! Its great distance from the sun makes it the coldest planet in the solar system. Discover the secrets of this chilly, blue ice giant that was named after the sea.

Saturn (Paperback): Steve Foxe Saturn (Paperback)
Steve Foxe
R251 R226 Discovery Miles 2 260 Save R25 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Saturn is famous for its rings. This very windy planet has another claim to fame, it has the most moons of all eight planets! Discover more amazing facts about the sixth planet in the solar system!

Look Up! (Board book): Nathan Bryon Look Up! (Board book)
Nathan Bryon; Illustrated by Dapo Adeola
R217 R203 Discovery Miles 2 030 Save R14 (6%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Meet hilarious, science-mad chatterbox, Rocket - she's going to be the greatest astronaut, star-catcher, space-traveller that has ever lived! But... can she convince her big brother to stop looking down at his phone and start LOOKING UP at the stars? Bursting with energy and passion about science and space, this heart-warming, inspirational picture book will have readers turning off their screens and switching on to the outside world. *Winner of the UKLA Awards 2021* *Shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2019* "Outstanding - a breath of fresh air, just like Rocket herself" - Kirkus Reviews "Energetic and with a wry, sweet take on family dynamics, it will alert readers to the mysteries of the night skies" - The Guardian More Rocket stories: Clean Up!

The Story of Space: Space Stations (Hardcover, Illustrated edition): Steve Parker The Story of Space: Space Stations (Hardcover, Illustrated edition)
Steve Parker
R527 Discovery Miles 5 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Space stations, including Skylab, Mir and the ISS are a vital outposts of scientific endeavour. Although only the ISS remains in orbit, the story of man's quest to live and conduct experiments in space is a tale of adventure, tragedy and genius. Six books that reveal the thrilling journeys, triumphs and disasters that men and women have experienced in the exploration of our universe. These books examine the mind-blowing technologies involved in space endeavours and tells the all too human stories of some of the key figures.

Read All About the Universe (Hardcover): Lucy Beevor Read All About the Universe (Hardcover)
Lucy Beevor
R391 Discovery Miles 3 910 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Just how big is the universe? Find out all about the universe and its planets, stars, and more in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the power of nonfiction. Stunning art and photos give readers a fascinating look at the wonders of the universe, from the Earth, moon, sun, and beyond!

100 First Space Words (Board book): Autumn Publishing 100 First Space Words (Board book)
Autumn Publishing
R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Ships in 5 - 7 working days

Introduce your baby to the wonders of SPACE, with over 100 beautifully illustrated first words

24 Hours in Space (Hardcover, Uk 2021): Rob Lloyd Jones 24 Hours in Space (Hardcover, Uk 2021)
Rob Lloyd Jones; Illustrated by Laurent Kling
R251 R234 Discovery Miles 2 340 Save R17 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Join an astronaut for a day as she goes on her first ever spacewalk, and new crew members arrive. Find out how she trained for her mission and what it's like living and working in space. How do you eat and drink at zero gravity? How do space toilets work? What are space suits designed for?

What's Out There? - A Book about Space (Paperback): Lynn Wilson What's Out There? - A Book about Space (Paperback)
Lynn Wilson
R137 R128 Discovery Miles 1 280 Save R9 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Text and illustrations provide information about the sun, moon, and planets that make up our solar system.

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