3, 2, 1 Blast-off Space

Name: 3, 2, 1 Blast-off Space
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781917082662
Price: 34.99 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

By Lydia Halliday

Series: Ignite STEM Book + Model Kit

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Brief Description

Get into science and discover the wonders of space with this fact-packed STEM book and model kit. Build your own original 29-centimetre-high globe model of our closest neighbour in space - the Moon. Then dive into the accompanying 32-page book to explore over 100 bite-size facts... Read More

Format: Board book

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Description

Get into science and discover the wonders of space with this fact-packed STEM book and model kit.

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Simple model construction and step-by-step instructions. No glue required.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781917082662

Publisher: Gemini Books Group Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 03 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gemini Children's Books Limited

Contributors:

Illustrated by Bethany Lord

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 45.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Lydia Halliday is a publishing professional with over 15 years experience. Specialising in illustrated non-fiction for both children and adults, she has worked at DK, Quarto, and Bonnier. Now a freelance editor, writer, and project manager, she works for a range of clients and focuses on her passion for producing beautiful, inspiring books. She lives in Surrey with her husband and two young children.

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