Space Encyclopedia

Take your child on an incredible journey through our Solar system and beyond with this first reference for young space explorers.Discover all about our galaxy from how big it is and where it is, to how it was formed, then explore our amazing planets together.

Find out why astronauts get taller when they're in space. Where the biggest mountain in the Solar System is and even how a mysterious black hole forms.Packed with curiosity quizzes, `weird-or-what' boxes and out-of-this-world facts kids love getting their teeth into, there's lots to see and explore. Perfect for homework or just for fun. Go ahead, let your children's imagination blast off into the cosmos.

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Subject(s)Science
Author(s)Caroline Bingham
Age7-11, 11-14
Published2008
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Shelf referenceA 520.3 BIN
ISN/ISBN9781405321921
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8a3q

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