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Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > Space science & technology
Take to the skies with this fun, visual miscellany for children who
love anything aircraft related! Each double-page spread features a
different group of aircraft to explore, such as helpful
helicopters, record-breaking planes and soaring spacecraft.
Discover some of the more surprising things to have flown -
including flying cars and jet packs. Readers can also learn how
planes fly, and pretend to be a pilot as they look at a cockpit
from a pilot's eye view. Filled with hundreds of different planes,
balloons, rockets and other aircraft from around the world, even
the most avid young flying fanatic will discover new machines they
haven't seen before!
Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults
alike as The Little Prince. A beautiful gift collection of quotes
from the original translation by Katherine Woods, featuring
full-colour illustrations. A pilot stranded in the desert awakes
one morning to see the most extraordinary little fellow standing
before him. “Please…’ asks the stranger, “draw me a
sheep…’ The Little Prince has been capturing the hearts of
readers around the world since its publication in 1943 – this new
collection of quotes features favourite words of wisdom from
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s lyrical, whimsical text. Quotes are
drawn from the original translation by Katherine Woods, a favourite
with fans. With subjects covering childhood, sorrow, friendship,
love and more, this collection has something for everyone.
Featuring original colour illustrations by the author. Antoine de
Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. He wrote The
Little Prince in the United States during a two-year self-imposed
exile from occupied France. A year after the book’s publication
in 1943, Saint-Exupéry disappeared over the Mediterranean while
flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron. Best
known throughout the world as the author and illustrator of The
Little Prince, Saint-Exupéry wrote several other books that have
also become classics of world literature. Katherine Woods
(1886-1968) produced the original English translation of The Little
Prince in 1943. It was later followed by several other English
translations, but her classic translation is treasured by fans and
is often considered to be the definitive English translation. Her
poetic translation perfectly captures the enchantment and charm of
Saint-Exupéry’s storytelling.
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Orion Lost
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Alastair Chisholm
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The transport ship Orion is four months out of Earth when catastrophe strikes - leaving the ship and everyone on board stranded in deep space. Suddenly it's up to thirteen-year-old Beth and her friends to navigate through treacherous and uncharted territory to reach safety. But a heavily-damaged ship, space pirates, a mysterious alien species, and an artificial intelligence that Beth doesn't know if she can trust means that getting home has never been so difficult... Hugely gripping, with incredible twists and a fast-paced, action-packed story, this is an unputdownable science fiction adventure - perfect for fans of Mortal Engines and Star Wars.
Space is the last title in a series of activity books which is a
collection of texts for children which contains playing activities
aimed to encourage the development of the main cognitive skills
following the Montessori method and its most typical topics. The
contents follow a progressive complexity to challenge the children
to complete various tasks with great results all by themselves. My
first book about Space. Using the Montessori concept of nesting
elements where smaller elements are contained in progressively
bigger ones, the child can see the logical sequence from the Earth
to the Space Exploration. A lot of stickers, at the end, will make
the activities even more interactive!
This brilliantly bonkers book takes a sideways look at all that is
wild, wonderful and downright weird about space, including the
topics of astronauts, space machines and the moon. Find out how
astronauts survive living on a space station, which space probes
have travelled out of the solar system and how the moon moves
oceans on Earth.
Save the universe in the awesome and hilarious new space-themed
adventure series from bestselling authors Katie and Kevin Tsang!
Suzie Wen LOVES gadgets and inventing things - but her inventions
don't always turn out how she expects . . . And when Suzie invent
the Super 3DTV Gizmo she ends up getting transported into her
favourite TV show - Space Blasters! On board the space ship with
Captain Jane, Spaceman Jack and alien with attitude Five-Eyed
Frank, Suzie is soon exploring new planets - like the smelly Planet
Cheddar - and meeting plenty of aliens. But when moons start
disappearing, it's up to Suzie to save the universe. Can she put
her inventing skills to use? And will she ever get home? Funny,
accessible and highly illustrated stories, perfect for readers aged
6 and up and fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Grimwood, Kitty Quest - and
space! STEM themes woven throughout, including real mindbending
space facts and pages from Suzie's inventors' notebook
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Meet The Planets
(Paperback)
Caryl Hart; Illustrated by Bethan Woollvin
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Zoooooooom! We're off on an exciting space adventure in our rocket to meet all the planets of the solar system.
Join in with the rhymes and spot all the smiley-faced, friendly planets, from shimmering Saturn to mighty Mars. Little ones will have a blast (and be back in time for bed!) in this striking, read-aloud, story-led picture book. It's perfect for all would-be astronauts!
Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults
alike as The Little Prince. A beautiful slip-cased gift edition of
this touching and wise classic children's book, with the original
translation by Katherine Woods and full-colour illustrations. A
pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see the most
extraordinary little fellow standing before him. “Please…’
asks the stranger, “draw me a sheep…’ And the pilot realises
that when life’s events are too difficult to understand, there is
no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out a pencil
and paper … and thus begins this wise and enchanting fable that,
in teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has
changed the world forever for its readers. This stunning new
edition of the classic children's book The Little Prince, includes
the classic English translation by Katherine Woods and original
colour illustrations which will capture the hearts of readers of
all ages. Featuring bonus non-fiction content, exploring the
history of The Little Prince, the real-life plane crash that
inspired the story, the life of the author and more! Antoine de
Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. He wrote The
Little Prince in the United States during a two-year self-imposed
exile from occupied France. A year after the book’s publication
in 1943, Saint-Exupéry disappeared over the Mediterranean while
flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron. Best
known throughout the world as the author and illustrator of The
Little Prince, Saint-Exupéry wrote several other books that have
also become classics of world literature. Katherine Woods
(1886-1968) produced the original English translation of The Little
Prince in 1943. It was later followed by several other English
translations, but her classic translation is treasured by fans and
is often considered to be the definitive English translation. Her
poetic translation perfectly captures the enchantment and charm of
Saint-Exupéry’s storytelling.
Pluto has not been a planet since 2006. But this tiny world still
inspires people of all ages while sparking controversy. In this
delightfully witty book, astronomer Dean Regas teaches you how to
educate your grown-up about the cutting-edge science of space, most
crucially the reason why Pluto is NOT a planet any more. Delving
into the history of space discoveries, the key players who have
helped our understanding of the universe (including the 11-year-old
girl who named Pluto in the first place) and the ever-changing
nature of science, this book will equip every reader with the tools
they need to bring their grown-ups fully up to speed, and to sneak
in as many amazing astronomical facts as possible. And there's a
handy quiz at the end so that you can check your grown-up has been
paying attention!
So, you want to make contact with aliens? How hard can it be? Meet
Matilda as she launches her mission to discover how likely it is
that life exists on other planets. With the help of her friends and
family she learns all she can. What was the Big Bang? How does the
universe expand? How are stars and planets are formed? Along the
way she will discover the electromagnetic spectrum, the speed of
light, and so much more in an easy-to-understand look at physics,
history, language, and of course the all important snacks.
Illustrated by Heidi Cannon.
Welcome back, stargazers! Have you ever looked up at the night sky
and wondered what a star looks like up close? Ever wondered how
long it would take you walk a light year? Join Professor Astro Cat
and friends on another stellar mission! In this new addition to the
best selling science series, we learn all about the stars in our
universe, including our own sun! From scientific discoveries to the
constellations dreamed up by humans centuries ago, Ben Newman's
beloved illustrations bring these fascinating facts to life for
young readers.
This book will sort myth from fact to bring you the real science
behind the search for alien lifeforms. Space expert Joalda Morancy
will take readers on a tour of the Solar System (and beyond) on
board new NASA missions searching for the most likely alien hiding
places - from icy moons of Jupiter to the clouds of Venus. Along
the way kids will find out about: * The robots sent to Mars to look
for Martians * What really goes on at Area 51 * Ways to spot an
advanced alien civilisation (hint - look for dim stars) Readers
will explore a comet, race futuristic spaceships, and discuss what
we would say to aliens when we finally meet them (after "hello!").
They may seem as fanciful as wizards and monsters, but this book
will show that scientists not only believe that aliens exist - but
that it's only a matter of time before we find them.
Join the Empire! Read all about the mighty war machines and
fearsome troops at the Emperor's command in this fully-illustrated
book, from stormtroopers and speeder bikes to towering Imperial
walkers and Star Destroyers. Then press out the pieces to create
your very own mini AT-ST model, perfect for recreating the famous
Battle of Endor scene from Return of the Jedi. Have you collected
all the titles in the Star Wars Construction Books series: Star
Wars: Battle Stations - Activity Book and Model Star Wars Empire
Tin Star Wars Rebellion Tin Star Wars: Smuggler's Starship -
Activity Book and Model
This is science, not science fiction! Ever wondered if there really
is anyone out there? It's time to start believing. ALIENS! is a
brilliant book which ties in with a fantastic new exhibition being
launched at the Science Museum in October. It covers the main
themes of the exhibition: exploring why we are so fascinated by
aliens, looking at what the earth itself can teach us about what to
expect from alien life, and introducing some of the real
possibilities identified by science.
An array of activities are explored within this range. Lifting the
flap at the front of the box reveals a selection of quality
components. A 48-page book is pulled from the slipcase at the back
of the box to enable youngsters to get stuck into the projects and
activities right away.
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this
pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for
hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points in the night sky
with more than 140 things to find. From stars and constellations to
the moon and eclipses, they'll learn all about our galaxy and the
sky at night. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters
can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge. With more
than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone! For
even more fun outdoors check out i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467).
Starring the Cat in the Hat, this rhymed nonfiction board book
about space is perfect for nurturing a love of science in babies
and toddlers too young for the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library
series! The Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two tour the
solar sytem in this sturdy board book that's perfect for
introducing babies and toddlers to the world around them. With
stops at the Sun and each of the eight planets, there's plenty to
look at and lots of fun facts to learn. (Who knew? A crater on
Mercury is named for Dr. Seuss!) There's no better way to introduce
informational texts or the natural world to kids than with the Cat
in the Hat--someone who knows a LOT about having fun! Also look for
Dr. Seuss Discovers: Bugs!
Humans wanted to soar through the sky, and we did. We wanted to go
to the moon, and we did. Then we set our sights on a little red
planet, so far out we couldn't go ourselves. Instead, we sent a
friend. We named her Opportunity because it means "a good chance"
and feels like hope. With nine eyes, three ears, one arm, and six
wheels, Oppy explored the mysterious terrain of Mars, gathering
samples, snapping photos, and discovering vast craters. Everywhere
held new and exciting surprises! Until one day, a storm came, and
it was time to say goodbye.... for now. We still hope Oppy may wake
up someday. Kids will be amazed by Opportunity's groundbreaking
Mars mission as they see the red planet through her eyes, and the
eyes of the scientists who loved her.
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