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The Solar System

Discover the Mysteries of Our Sun and Neighbouring Planets

Sophie Allan Dawn Cooper

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English
Dorling Kindersley
07 November 2023
Series: Space Explorers
A spectacular reference book for children aged 7-9 that explores our Sun and the planets

This incredible guide to the solar system launches 7 to 9 year olds on a breathtaking journey into space through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information.

The perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about our local star - the Sun - and the planets that orbit it. Starting with the birth of the Sun and the solar system, readers continue on a journey through space. They discover the smallest planet, rocky Mercury, which is closest to the Sun, and Venus, the hottest planet. There is also Mars, with its polar ice caps and volcanoes, and Jupiter, with its swirling storm clouds. Then readers venture further into space to explore the icy giants of outer space. The Solar System covers space in thrilling detail and is the perfect book for space lovers everywhere.

Packed with beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper, combined with up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, information panels, and diagrams, this is a fantastic introduction to space for young readers.

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Illustrated by:   Dawn Cooper
Imprint:   Dorling Kindersley
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 287mm,  Width: 236mm,  Spine: 13mm
Weight:   703g
ISBN:   9780241631294
ISBN 10:   0241631297
Series:   Space Explorers
Pages:   80
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 9 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Sophie Allan is head of Teaching and Learning at the National Space Academy, UK. She is passionate about space and has a wealth of experience delivering space education projects and programmes, including for the European Space Agency. She has delivered lectures on space science around the world, including in Beijing and Shanghai as part of the China-UK strategic space partnership. Sophie has collaborated on multiple children's books with DK. Dawn Cooper is an illustrator from Bristol, UK. She graduated from Bath School of Art & Design with a degree in Graphic Communication, and has rarely been apart from her pens and paper since. Her artwork is heavily inspired by the natural world.

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