Big Book of Stars and Planets
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Description
A big picture book with giant fold-out pages to satisfy the curiosity of every young space enthusiast. Everything children need to know about the solar system, which is dispalyed on a hige double-gate fold. Makes a substantial gift which children will pore over for hours.
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Product details
- 12-17
- Board book | 16 pages
- 247 x 299 x 19mm | 760g
- 01 Dec 2013
- Usborne Publishing Ltd
- London, United Kingdom
- English
- full colour illustrations throughout
- 9781409564027
- 93,208
Review quote
'This book is jam-packed full of information about the Universe, from the Solar System to distant galaxies. The eye-catching illustrations are beautifully done, and are based on real astronomical images. This book really conveys the wonders of our Universe' - The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2014; 'What's not to love about another Usborne classic? This book is a sure-fire winner. With pages that fold out to reveal more fun facts and fabulous illustrations, this kept my young astrologers happy for ages' - Guardian Family Review Round Up; 'Big Book of Stars and Planets has four absolutely HUGE fold-out page spreads detailing our solar system, how stars are formed, intricate little details about the International Space Station, the Mars Rover and projects like the Hubble Telescope. To budding would-be astronauts, this is a science-fact voyage through the stratosphere' - Read it Daddy; 'The foldout [in Big Book of Stars and Planets] is particularly breathtaking, featuring art based on images taken by the Hubble telescope' - Science Magazine
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About Emily Bone
Emily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.
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