Learn about Space and Planets: Explore the Wonders of Our Universe (Paperback) - Susan Akass
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How far away is the Sun? What is a shooting star? Why is there life on Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this fun and fact-filled guide to our universe, the solar system and natural phenomena like life and gravity.
How far away is the Sun? What is a shooting star? Why is there life on Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this fun and fact-filled guide to our universe, the solar system and natural phenomena like life and gravity.
In this awesome guide, discover how to become an astronomer by studying the Sun, Moon and stars in our galaxy, as well as learning about the terrains of different planets (did you know that there are volcanoes known as pancake domes found only on Venus?!). As well as up-to-date information and mind-boggling facts, Learn about Space and Planets is full of step-by-step activities and experiments you can do at home, to help illustrate the science right in front of your eyes! How would you fancy creating an exploding volcano, or seeing how craters are made using flour, cocoa powder and sprinkles? Enjoy learning all about space and planets, and be prepared to have your mind blown!
About the Author
Susan Akass is the author of My First Science Book, My First Book of My Body (with Frances Butcher), My First Bicycle Book, Bubbles and Balloons and Super Slime!, as well as being the general editor of the 'My First' children's series, all published by CICO Kidz. Susan is also a former primary school teacher. She is based in Bath.
Consultant Editor Dr Jacob Kegerreis (MPhys, PhD) grew up in London, then studied physics at Durham University. He spent most of his PhD researching giant impacts between planets, using supercomputer simulations to understand things like how the Moon formed and why Uranus spins on its side. In October 2021 he will be starting as a NASA Postdoctoral Fellow at the Ames Research Center in California, to continue investigating a variety of similar topics.
- Contributors:
- Susan Akass, Dr. Jacob Kegerreis
- Imprint:
- CICO Books
- Publisher:
- CICO Books
- Release Date:
- 23 Nov 2021
- Number of Pages:
- 128
- Binding:
- Paperback / softback
- ISBN13:
- 9781800650565
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