Astronomy for Curious Kids: An Illustrated Introduction to the Solar System, Our Galaxy, Space Travel--And More!
Language: English
Published by ARCTURUS ED, 2023
- Hardcover
- New
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Über den AutorGiles Sparrow is a freelance author and editor, specializing in popular science, astronomy, and space technology. He studied astronomy at University College, London, as is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical S.
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- Title
- Astronomy for Curious Kids: An Illustrated Introduction to the Solar System, Our Galaxy, Space Travel--And More!
- Author
- Sparrow, Giles
- Publisher
- ARCTURUS ED
- Publication year
- 2023
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1398830976
- ISBN 13
- 9781398830974
Young readers can take a tour of the night sky and the wonders of the universe in this fascinating guide to the world of astronomy, beautifully illustrated in full-color.
Expert science writer Giles Sparrow takes readers on a journey through time and space, from the Big Bang to black holes, to study solar eclipses, shooting stars, supernovas and much more. Children can explore key ideas in astronomy and the scientists who made these discoveries, including Galileo, Henrietta Swan Leavitt and Albert Einstein. Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and accessible information which kids will relish sharing them with friends and family!
Includes:
- The solar system and Milky Way
- Navigating the night sky using constellations
- How stars are born and how they die
- The startling secrets of deepest space
Covering cosmology, astrophysics, planetary science and astrobiology, this book supports STEM learning and is perfect for readers aged 8+.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern style.
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About the Author
Giles Sparrow is a freelance author and editor, specializing in popular science, astronomy, and space technology. He studied astronomy at University College, London, as is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. He has had books about space published by several children's publishers, including Scholastic and Dorling Kindersley.
Nik Neves is a Brazilian graphic artist, illustrator and comic author closely related to his own travel experience, from illustrated maps, sketchbooks, comics, visual diaries and music. Nik regularly contributes to publications and clients worldwide, such as Moët-Hennessy, Lonely Planet, Google, Facebook, National Geographic, and Arte Magazin. Chosen as one of the ten best illustrators of Latin America by AI-AP, his work has been selected by Communication Arts, 3×3, Society of Illustrators, and American Illustration in recent years. Nik Neves lives and works in Berlin.
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