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My First Book of Space

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A gloriously illustrated first guide to outer space for ages 6+. Split into four clear sections on: What is Space?, Outer Space, The Solar System, and The Space Age, discover how the universe was formed, the order of the planets in our Solar System and each... Read More
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Explore the wonders of the cosmos in this gorgeously illustrated first guide to space.

Explore the wonders of the cosmos in this gorgeously illustrated first guide to space.

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A gloriously illustrated first guide to outer space for ages 6+.

Split into four clear sections on: What is Space?, Outer Space, The Solar System, and The Space Age, discover how the universe was formed, the order of the planets in our Solar System and each of their unique features, how we get shooting stars, humankind's many successful journeys into space and much more.

Aaron Chushley's vivid and captivating illustrations are accompanied by carefully written text for young readers by children's science writer Camilla de la Bedoyere. Consulted by experts at the Royal Greenwich Observatory.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800784741

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Aaron Cushley
  • Illustrated by Aaron Cushley

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 339.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 64

Collections

Camilla de la Bedoyere Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Camilla De La Bedoyere (Author)
Camilla de la Bedoyere has an academic background in zoology and has written more than 200 books for children and adults, many of which explore the natural world. She has also worked as a journalist, editing a children's page in a national newspaper, and is a specialist reading teacher. She is a Fellow of the Zoological Society of London.

Aaron Cushley (Illustrator)
Aaron Cushley is an illustrator from Belfast, Ireland. He studied Illustration and Graphic design at the University Of Ulster Belfast School Of Art & Design. Aaron's work stems from his inner child and the innocence and creativity that emerges when he takes a pencil in his hand.

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