Children's Encyclopedia of the Solar System - Couverture rigide

Martin, Claudia

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1398825875 ISBN 13 : 9781398825871

Editeur : Arcturus Editions, 2023

Synopsis

Young readers can explore the wonders of our solar system with this awe-inspiring hardback guide, combining the latest astronomical research with breathtaking, full-color photography.

Full of facts, annotations, and profile boxes, this visual encyclopedia introduces children to the science behind the Sun, planets and moons of our solar system. Discover what the Sun is made of, where diamonds rain from the sky, and how scientists plan to blast dangerous asteroids away from our planet.

Includes:
- A profile of each planet in our solar system, with key stats and facts
- Earth and the Moon: atmosphere, tides, orbits...
- Space exploration: the moon landing, the ISS, missions to Mars...
- The science of the solar system: the Big Bang, solar eclipses, solar radiation...
- Key scientists and their discoveries, including Isaac Newton,

Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this book supports STEM learning and is great for home learning. It's the perfect introduction to the world of space and astronomy for children aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Claudia Martin is a highly respected author of non-fiction for children and young adults, with an exceptional talent for making complex ideas accessible. She specializes in the subjects of geography, science, and the natural world. Her books have been translated into 14 languages and have sold over a quarter of a million copies. She lives in London.

Helen Giles (consultant) is an astronomer with a PhD from the Observatoire de Genève in Switzerland. She is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a Member of the European Astronomical Society, and an expert in the study of starspot photometric signatures and the hunting of extrasolar planets.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Arcturus Editions
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1398825875
• ISBN 13: 9781398825871
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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