This is a superb introduction to the universe, with breathtaking surface-eye views of the planets and wonderful deep space images of stars. It gives a planet by planet guide to the solar system, 20 pages of star maps plus a guide to famous and easy to spot stars, nebulae, galaxies and meteor showers. It includes practical information on star-watching, home astronomy and using a telescope or binoculars. It also includes internet links to recommended websites with the latest space information, and fabulous images from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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Lisa Miles spent her entire career in children's publishing, as both a writer and an editor. She worked in educational publishing for schools, children's trade publishing and also on a variety of children's magazines.
More about Lisa MilesGill Munton is an experienced editor and writer of primary school material. She has written stories for reading schemes, workbooks, short stories and a number of differentiated texts, fiction and non-fiction.
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