PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Astrophysicist and science communicator Harvey-Smith takes readers on a tour of the universe in search of life beyond our planet. First she deals with life here, how it began and its various forms, then moves on to the search for life in our solar system, and other worlds. Making contact and imagining what aliens might look like round out the book. It is written in an exuberant style, but that does not negate the science, which is presented with enthusiasm and a deep-rooted desire to excite young readers about the wonders of space and the possibilities that exist. Coloured comic style illustrations throughout, for ages 8-12. Lindy
Did life on Earth arrive on a meteorite from outer space? Are there living beings on planets beyond our solar system? If they are out there, what might these aliens look like? Would they be smart, curious, scared? Would they even want to meet us?
Lisa Harvey-Smith is an award-winning astronomer and Professor at the University of New South Wales. In 2018 she was appointed as the Australian Government's Ambassador for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). She is the author of When Galaxies Collide and best-selling children's book Under the Stars, both published by Melbourne University Press.
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Astrophysicist and science communicator Harvey-Smith takes readers on a tour of the universe in search of life beyond our planet. First she deals with life here, how it began and its various forms, then moves on to the search for life in our solar system, and other worlds. Making contact and imagining what aliens might look like round out the book. It is written in an exuberant style, but that does not negate the science, which is presented with enthusiasm and a deep-rooted desire to excite young readers about the wonders of space and the possibilities that exist. Coloured comic style illustrations throughout, for ages 8-12. Lindy
'Engaging and informative … Children interested in space and extra-terrestrial life will adore this book … [the author’s] passion and interest in alien life is clear to see in every part of the book … The illustrations by Tracie Grimwood are a lot of fun as well, extremely creative, and full of colour' - Armadillo
