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Award-winning scientist and BBC broadcaster Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
(MBE) is here to answer all the questions curious kids will ever
have about the Universe. How long would it take me to fly to a
star? What would happen if I fell inside a black hole? Would I get
a phone signal in space? From whether there are rainbows on other
planets to what dinner tastes like on the International Space
Station, this book is packed full of fabulous facts, mind-blowing
insights and engaging explanations from the renowned space
scientist. Written in Dr Maggie's fun, accessible style, and
featuring out-of-this-world illustrations throughout, it's
guaranteed to bring the wonders of space and science to life for
young readers. Publishing in the UK in time for World Space Week
(4th-10th October 2022).
We are living in a golden age of astronomy and space exploration,
with more discoveries about the universe every day. With so many
possibilities now open to us, revered science writers Michael E.
Bakich and David J. Eicher will take young readers on a journey to
the throughout the universe in this latest edition of A Child's
Introduction series. Perfect for budding explorers aged 8-12,
Bakich and Eicher explore the history of space exploration from the
very first rocket in China, to the moon landing, to the latest
missions to Mars (and beyond). They also include profiles of
noteworthy scientists, engineers, and astronauts including Isaac
Newton, Neil Armstrong, Mae Carol Jemison; fun sections on space
food, UFOs, a timeline of space suits, and how to go to the
bathroom in space; and STEM experiments like how to build your own
rocket and how to tell time using the sun. Packed with dozens of
NASA photos and charming original illustrations, and a pull-out
poster, this fascinating book reveals the wonders of space
exploration-past, present and future!
Two children become friends.
Award-winning scientist and BBC broadcaster Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
(MBE) is here to answer all the questions curious kids will ever
have about the Universe. How long would it take me to fly to a
star? What would happen if I fell inside a black hole? Would I get
a phone signal in space? From whether there are rainbows on other
planets to what dinner tastes like on the International Space
Station, this book is packed full of fabulous facts, mind-blowing
insights and engaging explanations from the renowned space
scientist. Written in Dr Maggie’s fun, accessible style, and
featuring out-of-this-world illustrations throughout, it’s
guaranteed to bring the wonders of space and science to life for
young readers.
Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the
right level Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their
reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and
illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that
children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent
reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive
teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. Nothing
mysterious happens in Puggle ... that is until Dev finds a pebble -
a pebble with a painting and the word "HELP" on it. Intrigue builds
as more and more pebbles appear around the village. Who keeps
sending them? And why? Join Dev and his friends as they seek to
solve the Pebble Puzzle in this humorous mystery story by Ali
Sparkes. White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and
vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference,
prediction and reading stamina. Pages 46 and 47 allow children to
re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills,
vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of
the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading
journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have
created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read.
Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading
notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support
and ebooks available. Nobody at Puggle School would ever believe
Katy’s phobia. Some of her friends are scared of spiders. Some of
them are scared of snakes. But no-one is scared of a kitten! Katy
can’t even think about a kitten without breaking out in goose
bumps. It would be OK if only her best friend hadn’t invited Katy
to come and play after school… and meet Fluffy! How can Katy get
over her fear? Will everyone think she’s totally weird if she
tells them? Perhaps she’d be surprised by the fears they have if
she ever did … This story about overcoming fears is written by
Ali Sparkes. White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots
and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference,
prediction and reading stamina. Pages 46 and 47 allow children to
re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills,
vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of
the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
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