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The Solar System

Discover the Mysteries of Our Sun and Neighbouring Planets
By Sophie Allan
Series: Space Explorers
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The Solar System by Sophie Allan is an engaging children's book that takes young readers on an exciting journey through our cosmic neighbourhood. The book introduces the planets, moons, and various celestial phenomena in an accessible and captivating manner, making complex scientific concepts easy to understand. Through vibrant illustrations and simple explanations, it aims to spark curiosity and inspire a love for science.
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This book may appeal to you if you are curious about space and eager to learn about the wonders of our cosmic neighbourhood. With engaging illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations, it's perfect for young readers fascinated by planets, stars, and the mysteries of the universe.

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"The perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about our local star the Sun and the planets that orbit it. The Solar System covers space in thrilling detail and is the perfect book for space lovers everywhere. Packed with mind-blowing facts, this incredible book of the solar system is perfect for space lovers everywhere"-- Provided by publisher.

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The Solar System by Sophie Allan is a spectacular reference book for children aged 7-9 that explores our Sun and the planets.

This incredible guide to the solar system launches 7 to 9 year olds on a breathtaking journey into space through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information.

The perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about our local star—the Sun—and the planets that orbit it. Starting with the birth of the Sun and the solar system, readers continue on a journey through space. They discover the smallest planet, rocky Mercury, which is closest to the Sun, and Venus, the hottest planet. There is also Mars, with its polar ice caps and volcanoes, and Jupiter, with its swirling storm clouds. Then readers venture further into space to explore the icy giants of outer space.

The Solar System covers space in thrilling detail and is the perfect book for space lovers everywhere.

Packed with beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper, combined with up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, information panels, and diagrams, this is a fantastic introduction to space for young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241631294

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dawn Cooper
  • Illustrated by Dawn Cooper

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 698g

Pages: 80

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: Space Explorers Sophie Allan

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 and programmes, including for the European Space Agency. She has delivered lectures on space science around the world, including in Beijing and Shanghai as part of the China-UK strategic space partnership. Sophie has collaborated on multiple children's books with DK. Dawn Cooper is an illustrator from Bristol, UK. She graduated from Bath School of Art & Design with a degree in Graphic Communication, and has rarely been apart from her pens and paper since. Her artwork is heavily inspired by the natural world.

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