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

100 Things to Know About Space (Hardcover): Alex Frith, Jerome Martin, Alice James 100 Things to Know About Space (Hardcover)
Alex Frith, Jerome Martin, Alice James; Illustrated by Federico Mariani, Shaw Nielsen 1
R377 R253 Discovery Miles 2 530 Save R124 (33%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A fun and informative book packed with 100 fascinating things to know about space, from how to escape a black hole to why astronauts learn wilderness survival skills. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, and internet links to specially selected websites for more information.

How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs (Paperback): Dr Sheila Kanani How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs (Paperback)
Dr Sheila Kanani; Illustrated by Sol Linero 1
R248 R203 Discovery Miles 2 030 Save R45 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut, a spaceship engineer or to work at Mission Control? Find out all about space and all the incredible space jobs you could do, from training to be a space chef or designing spacesuits to searching for new planets we could live on, or even blasting into space and living in the International Space Station. This book will inspire anyone with an interest in science and space exploration.

Paperback includes a press-out-and-make rocket, over 100 stickers and fold-out space scenes!

Look and Wonder: The Awesome Night Sky (Hardcover): Kay Barnham Look and Wonder: The Awesome Night Sky (Hardcover)
Kay Barnham; Illustrated by Maddie Frost
R404 R363 Discovery Miles 3 630 Save R41 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Look up into the night sky and learn all about constellations, shooting stars and satellites. This beautifully illustrated picture book shows the glorious night sky. 'Look and Wonder' is a fresh, bold and bright, narrative non-fiction picture book series, for children aged 4 and up, introducing children to life cycles and the natural world. The eye-poppingly colourful digital illustration style will explain the scientific concepts while the light and fun text-style will make these books real home and classroom favourites. Other titles in the series: A Stroll Through the Seasons A Wonderful World of Weather Incredible Rainforests The Amazing Butterfly Life Cycle Story The Amazing Plant Life Cycle Story The Awesome Night Sky The Great Big Water Cycle Adventure

Info Buzz: History: Neil Armstrong (Paperback): Izzi Howell Info Buzz: History: Neil Armstrong (Paperback)
Izzi Howell
R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Ships in 12 - 17 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.

The Moon - Discover the Mysteries of Earth's Closest Neighbour (Hardcover): Dr Sanlyn Buxner, Pamela Gay, Georgiana Kramer The Moon - Discover the Mysteries of Earth's Closest Neighbour (Hardcover)
Dr Sanlyn Buxner, Pamela Gay, Georgiana Kramer
R380 R297 Discovery Miles 2 970 Save R83 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Discover the mysteries of Earth's closest neighbour in this incredible guide to the Moon. This charming book is the perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about every aspect of the moon. The Moon features breakdowns of the Moon's formation and geography, the lunar phases, a history of NASA's Apollo missions, the Moon's effect on Earth's tides and nocturnal animals, recent scientific discoveries, and so much more! This fascinating guide introduces 7-9 year olds to the moon's past, present, and future, through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information. Packed with mind-blowing facts, this incredible book of the moon is perfect for space lovers everywhere. Explore this wonderful book about the moon, featuring: - In-depth information, backed up by space photography, probe images, illustrations, and fun diagrams - Stunning dreamy illustrations, making this title a perfect gift, as well as a solid reference book - Easy-to-digest sections, each filled with incredible facts and visuals - The entire subject of the Moon - including its formation and geography, the lunar phases, a history of NASA's Apollo missions, its effect on Earth's tides and nocturnal animals, plenty of recent scientific discoveries, and more! Boasting beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper, combined with up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, info panels, timelines, and diagrams, that help demystify and explain the wonder of the Moon, this is the perfect book for young readers.

This or That Questions About Space and Beyond - You Decide! (Paperback): Stephanie Bearce This or That Questions About Space and Beyond - You Decide! (Paperback)
Stephanie Bearce
R270 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R51 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Space is full of mystery. Scientists think that the planets, stars and other space objects we see make up just 4 per cent of the universe! Scientists studying space have a lot of choices to make. Future space explorers will have many choices to consider too. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather eat pre-packaged space food or grow your own food in space? Would you rather catch a cold in space or have space sickness? Would you rather travel to Mars or Venus? It's your turn to pick this or that!

Beyond the Solar System (Paperback): David Hawksett Beyond the Solar System (Paperback)
David Hawksett
R271 R220 Discovery Miles 2 200 Save R51 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Take a journey far beyond our solar system's outer planets. Learn all about distant galaxies that are light years away. And find out about the incredible technology behind how we know about them.

Curious Kids: Stars and Space (Hardcover): Jonny Marx Curious Kids: Stars and Space (Hardcover)
Jonny Marx; Artworks by Christiane Engel
R265 R212 Discovery Miles 2 120 Save R53 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Space is full of amazing things! Let's meet some of them in this marvellous book. From comets and asteroids to stars, solar systems and rockets, learn all about the universe with POP-UPS on each page.

My First Book of the Cosmos (Hardcover): Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferron My First Book of the Cosmos (Hardcover)
Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferron; Illustrated by Altarriba Eduard 1
R284 Discovery Miles 2 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

My First Book of the Cosmos is the latest title from the awarding winning illustrator and author duo Eduard Altarriba and Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferron. Cosmology is closely related to astronomy and studies the origin and evolution of the universe. As with Eduard and Sheddad's first book published by Button Books My First Book of Quantum Physics, My First Book of the Cosmos introduces children to what is an incredibly complex subject in a fun and entertaining way, using highly attractive and absorbing illustrations to explain the basic principles and concepts of this complex and fascinating subject. AGES: 5 to 11 AUTHOR: Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferron is a science and physics enthusiast with degrees in physics and pharmacy. Since graduation he has been teaching science to children, continuing to study physics, working in the pharmaceutical field and staring at the universe with his telescope. He now writes popular science books. Eduard Altarriba is a graphic designer and illustrator. He runs Alababala, a Barcelona-based independent studio producing games, exhibitions, animation, apps and workbooks for children that are practical and fun.

Our Solar System: The Moon (Hardcover): Mary-Jane Wilkins Our Solar System: The Moon (Hardcover)
Mary-Jane Wilkins
R366 R328 Discovery Miles 3 280 Save R38 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Find out how Earth's Moon formed and what it is made from. Discover how the Moon changes, what happens during an eclipse, and how spacecraft and astronauts have explored the Moon. Part of the Our Solar System series of books that explore the exciting topic of space and are specially written for younger readers. With stunning photographs and explanatory artwork, the books are the perfect introduction to our solar system. Other titles in the series: Asteroids, Comets and Meteors; Earth; The Inner Planets; The Outer Planets and The Sun

Our Solar System: The Sun (Hardcover): Mary-Jane Wilkins Our Solar System: The Sun (Hardcover)
Mary-Jane Wilkins
R366 R328 Discovery Miles 3 280 Save R38 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Find out about the Sun, the star at the center of our solar system. Discover what the Sun is made from, where the solar wind comes from, and how space probes study the Sun. Part of the Our Solar System series of books that explore the exciting topic of space and are specially written for younger readers. With stunning photographs and explanatory artwork, the books are the perfect introduction to our solar system. Other titles in the series: Asteroids, Comets and Meteors; The Inner Planets; The Outer Planets; Earth and The Moon

Our Solar System: Earth (Hardcover): Mary-Jane Wilkins Our Solar System: Earth (Hardcover)
Mary-Jane Wilkins
R366 R328 Discovery Miles 3 280 Save R38 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Find out how Earth formed and what makes it different from all the other planets. Discover why we have summer and winter and day and night, and learn how spacecraft from Earth explore the solar system. Part of the Our Solar System series of books that explore the exciting topic of space and are specially written for younger readers. With stunning photographs and explanatory artwork, the books are the perfect introduction to our solar system. Other titles in the series: Asteroids, Comets and Meteors; The Moon; The Inner Planets; The Outer Planets and The Sun

Our Solar System: The Outer Planets (Hardcover): Mary-Jane Wilkins Our Solar System: The Outer Planets (Hardcover)
Mary-Jane Wilkins
R366 R328 Discovery Miles 3 280 Save R38 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Find out about the four planets farthest from the Sun: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Discover why these planets are called the gas giants, which spacecraft have visited them, and what lies beyond them in the solar system. Part of the Our Solar System series of books that explore the exciting topic of space and are specially written for younger readers. With stunning photographs and explanatory artwork, the books are the perfect introduction to our solar system. Other titles in the series: Asteroids, Comets and Meteors; Earth; The Inner Planets; The Moon and The Sun

The Story of Space: Satellites (Hardcover, Illustrated edition): Steve Parker The Story of Space: Satellites (Hardcover, Illustrated edition)
Steve Parker
R631 Discovery Miles 6 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

More than 3,000 satellites have been placed in orbit around Earth since the very first, Sputnik 1, made history in 1957. Satellites perform a huge variety of functions. From the huge Hubble Space Telescope to weather and communications satellites, these objects make a difference to our lives here on Earth every day. How do they get there, how do they stay up there and what job does each of them do? Find out in this in-depth look at all kinds of satellites. 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.

Straight Forward with Science: The Earth in Space (Hardcover, Illustrated edition): Peter Riley Straight Forward with Science: The Earth in Space (Hardcover, Illustrated edition)
Peter Riley
R629 Discovery Miles 6 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Straight Forward with Science offers a straightforward, but fun, approach to key science learning. Each book explores basic scientific principles and shows them in action, while simple activities and experiments bring the science to life. The Earth in Space looks at Earth and how it spins around in space, giving us night and day. It also explores the Sun, Moon and stars and explains how the solar system works. Space exploration is also looked at.

Knowledge Encyclopedia Space! - The Universe as You've Never Seen it Before (Hardcover): Dk Knowledge Encyclopedia Space! - The Universe as You've Never Seen it Before (Hardcover)
Dk
R685 R579 Discovery Miles 5 790 Save R106 (15%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Explore space like you've never known before with this children's encyclopedia perfect for a young astronomer. Forming part of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI imagery to reveal space and the universe as you've never seen them before. Informative, diverse in subject matter, easy-to-read and brimming with beautiful graphics, young learners can explore the incredibly detailed cross-sections and cutaways that reveal the inner workings of space, and bring the wonders of the cosmos to life. This charming children's encyclopedia opens the world in new ways, with: -Packed with fun facts, diagrams and infographics that cover a vast range of space-related topics. -Encompassing a visual approach with illustrations, photographs and extremely detailed 3D CGI images. -Crystal clear text distills the key information. -DK's encyclopedias are fact-checked by subject experts to offer accuracy beyond online sources of information. This fully-updated edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia Space is the perfect encyclopedia for children aged 9-12, ideal for inquisitive minds, with amazingly-detailed cross-sections of spacecraft, spacesuits, the International Space Station and much more. Jam-packed with fun facts about space, from the Big Bang to the latest Martian rovers, young astronomers can study the Solar System in striking detail, explore eclipses and active galaxies, or go on an awe-inspiring adventure around the celestial sphere. Explore, Discover And Learn! DK's Knowledge Encyclopedia Space! uncovers the marvels of our universe in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Encompassing engaging facts about space, including a closer look at the night sky, a constellation guide and lunar landings, you can spend quality time exploring the universe with your children, accompanied by impressive visuals to engage their senses. A must-have volume for curious kids with a thirst for knowledge, this enthralling encyclopedia is structured in such a way that your child can read a bit at a time, and feel comfortable to pause and ask questions. Doubling up as the perfect gift for young readers, who are always asking questions about our planet! At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. This thrilling space book for kids is part of the Knowledge Encyclopedia educational series. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they complete the collection and discover diverse facts about the world around them. Dive into the deep blue with Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! And hone your knowledge on how the human body works with Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! Whatever topic takes their fancy, there's an encyclopedia for everyone!

Mysteries of Moons and Moon Phases (Paperback): Ellen Labrecque Mysteries of Moons and Moon Phases (Paperback)
Ellen Labrecque
R268 R216 Discovery Miles 2 160 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Full moons in folklore and legends are said to have magic power. Does a full moon really affect our planet and people living on it? Get a closer look at the moons in our solar system, from the known moons to the ones that haven't been discovered. Budding astronomers will learn all about moons, from Jupiter's 63 moons to the features of Earth's moon.

The Story of Space: Space Pioneers (Hardcover, Illustrated edition): Steve Parker The Story of Space: Space Pioneers (Hardcover, Illustrated edition)
Steve Parker
R631 Discovery Miles 6 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From the first rockets to leave Earth's atmosphere and the animals that made brave journeys into space, such as Laika the Soviet stray dog, to the first spacewalks and the tragedies of the loss of all crew members of the Challenger and Columbia space shuttles, this book looks at the people, who's part in various space programmes around the world, have helped to push the boundaries of space travel for future generations. 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.

The Story of Space: Space Stations (Hardcover, Illustrated edition): Steve Parker The Story of Space: Space Stations (Hardcover, Illustrated edition)
Steve Parker
R631 Discovery Miles 6 310 Ships in 12 - 17 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.

The Story of Space: Probes to the Planets (Hardcover, Illustrated edition): Steve Parker The Story of Space: Probes to the Planets (Hardcover, Illustrated edition)
Steve Parker
R631 Discovery Miles 6 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Every planet in our solar system and some of the moons and other space objects have been visited by at least one probe and in the future, more probes and craft will visit these worlds in our endeavour to learn about space and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Some probes, such at the Verena 13 probe that landed on Venus, were designed to last just a few minutes. Others, such as the Voyager probes, are still sending data back to Earth from far out towards the edge of our Solar System. Each probe is designed to do a unique job and this book reveals the genius of their design. 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.

Little Explorers 2018 - Outer Space (Ukrainian, Hardcover): Ruth Martin Little Explorers 2018 - Outer Space (Ukrainian, Hardcover)
Ruth Martin; Translated by Tetiana Kuzmenko; Illustrated by Allan Sanders
R501 Discovery Miles 5 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Fact Cat: Space: Sun (Hardcover): Alice Harman Fact Cat: Space: Sun (Hardcover)
Alice Harman
R364 R326 Discovery Miles 3 260 Save R38 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Read all about the Sun, what it's made of, and how the planets of the solar system orbit the Sun. Find out how day and night, sunrise and sunset and the seasons occur on Earth and what happens during a solar eclipse. Simple quiz questions at the back help readers to remember what they've just read.

Reading Gems: Moon Dog (Paperback): QED Publishing Reading Gems: Moon Dog (Paperback)
QED Publishing
R155 R84 Discovery Miles 840 Save R71 (46%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Patch likes to bounce and play but most of all he wants to go to the moon. One day he finds a rocket in the garden and blasts off on his very own space adventure. Exploring themes of play, misadventure and the importance of home, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics making it perfect for supporting learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page.

Mysteries of the Universe (Paperback): Lela Nargi Mysteries of the Universe (Paperback)
Lela Nargi
R268 R216 Discovery Miles 2 160 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Has the universe always existed? Scientists have looked further into space and discovered the galaxies moving. Were they once closer together? If scientists look far enough, can they discover where our universe started? Budding astronomers will learn all about the universe in this in-depth look at space science.

Space Band - The out-of-this-world new adventure from the number-one-bestselling author Tom Fletcher (Hardcover): Tom Fletcher Space Band - The out-of-this-world new adventure from the number-one-bestselling author Tom Fletcher (Hardcover)
Tom Fletcher
R330 R264 Discovery Miles 2 640 Save R66 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The out-of-this-world new adventure from number-one-bestselling author of The Danger Gang and The Christmasaurus: Tom Fletcher. George, Neila and Bash are the worst band on Earth. George wants them to be brilliant - but Neila has stage fright, and Bash is too distracted by his obsession with stars, aliens and faraway planets. But what they lack in talent and confidence, they make up for in heart. They're determined to blow their friends away at their school Battle of the Bands contest. But the moment they start to play... They're beamed up into space!!! Now the kids face an even bigger challenge: Battle of the Bands, but the intergalactic version. They're competing against alien bands from every galaxy! And if they don't win, they might never make it home again... Can the worst band on Earth become the best band in the universe? An intergalactically awesome tale of celebrating difference, believing in yourself, and the power of friendship. Listen to the intergalactically awesome SPACE BAND soundtrack now, performed by McFLY!

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