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The Spectacular Science of Planet Earth
From mighty mountains to stormy skies
Series: Spectacular Science
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Ideal for science-curious children and parents seeking clear explanations of Earth's wonders, this book suits young readers eager to deepen their knowledge through visually rich and informative content.
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The Spectacular Science of Planet Earth is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about earthquakes and volcanoes, weather and geology β questions that parents often struggle to answer.
Did you know what causes an Ice Age? Or how a diamond forms? And where can you stand in a dinosaur footprint? Answers to all of these questions and many more are explained in The Spectacular Science of Planet Earth.
The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. The fascinating text by Rob Colson is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9780753449004
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Kingfisher Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Moreno Chiacchiera
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 243.0mm
Height: 287.0mm
Weight: 478g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Rob Colson is an author and editor of a wide range of books for children and adults, including many natural history, maths, and science titles. Previous titles as author: Ultimate Cars, Ultimate Machines and Super Science. Other titles include Bone Collection: Animals, Puzzles, Conundrums, and Enigmas. Moreno Chiacchiera is an Italian illustrator who has published dozens of history, math, and science books for children. His bright, busy artworks are full of intriguing details that children love to explore in great depth.
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