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Amazing Space
The Most Incredible Features of the Known Universe
Series: DK Amazing Earth
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An outer space adventure to discover fascinating stories of objects, matter, and mysteries that make up the universe. A thrilling guide to the most incredible objects, weirdest discoveries, and most surprising science in our universe. Have you ever wondered why some planets have rings? Or whether...
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An outer space adventure to discover fascinating stories of objects, matter, and mysteries that make up the universe.
A thrilling guide to the most incredible objects, weirdest discoveries, and most surprising science in our universe. Have you ever wondered why some planets have rings? Or whether galaxies can collide? Or how humans are able to explore the vastness of space?
Amazing Space is the perfect book for inquisitive kids aged 7 and above, and especially those with a passion for space, physics, or science. With astounding information, and stunning photographs and illustrations, this is the ultimate guide to the most incredible places in our universe.
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Amazing Space
An outer space adventure to discover fascinating stories of objects, matter, and mysteries that make up the universe. A thrilling guide to the most incredible objects, weirdest discoveries, and most surprising science in our universe. Have you ever wondered why some planets have rings? Or whether galaxies can collide? Or how humans are able to explore the vastness of space?...Hardback$5000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Amazing Earth
A stunning guided tour around Earth's most incredible and interesting places An exhilarating guided tour around the most unbelievable, unusual, and incredible places on Earth - perfect for readers aged 7+ with big imaginations and a thirst for adventure. When most people think of Earth's most amazing places, they think of Mount Everest or the Eiffel Tower. But there's so...HardbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241669105
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 August 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 235.0mm
Height: 286.0mm
Weight: 1185g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Sophie Allan is Head of Teaching and Learning at the National Space Academy, UK. She is passionate about space and has a wealth of experience delivering space education projects. Sophie has developed programs for the European Space Agency, Association of Science and Discovery Centres, and the Science and Technology Facilities Council. She has also delivered lectures on space science around the world, and develops and teaches on the award-winning Space Engineering course taught in partnership with Loughborough College. Sophie has written and collaborated on multiple children's DK books. Josh Barker is Education and Outreach Officer for Space Park Leicester and the National Space Centre. For over a decade he has shared his knowledge and passion for space and science with a range of audiences, from school children to science professionals. He has worked with Science Centres, Planetaria, and space agencies like ESA. He has even taught space science on the Butlin's stage and at 10 Downing Street. Josh has also worked on a number of children's books with DK.
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