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Young readers can explore the wonders of our solar system with this awe-inspiring hardback guide, combining the latest astronomical research with breathtaking, full-colour photography. Full of facts, annotations, and profile boxes, this visual encyclopedia introduces children to the science behind the Sun, planets and moons of our solar system. Discover what the Sun is made of, where diamonds rain from the sky, and how scientists plan to blast dangerous asteroids away from our planet. Includes: • A profile of each planet in our solar system • Earth and the Moon: atmosphere, tides, orbits • Space exploration: the moon landing, the ISS, missions to Mars • The science of the solar system: the Big Bang, solar eclipses, solar radiation Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this book supports the key stage 2 (KS2) curriculum and is great for home learning. It's the perfect introduction to the world of space and astronomy for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

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Author:   Claudia Martin
Publisher:   Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Arcturus
Dimensions:   Width: 22.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   0.835kg
ISBN:  

9781398823303

ISBN 10:   1398823309
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   01 September 2023
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1: The Solar System The Big Bang Birth of the Solar System Our Star The Sun's Structure Solar Radiation The Solar Cycle Solar Eclipses The Heliosphere Death of the Sun Chapter 2: Earth and the Moon Earth's Structure Earth's Orbit The Atmosphere Auroras The Moon Craters and Seas Tides Watching the Moon Chapter 3: The Inner Planets Mercury Mercurian Surface Venus Venusian Atmosphere Venusian Volcanoes Mars Water on Mars Martian Canyons Phobos and Deimos Chapter 4: The Outer Planets Jupiter Moons of Jupiter Saturn Rings of Saturn Moons of Saturn Uranus Moons of Uranus Neptune Moons of Neptune Chapter 5: Other Solar System Objects Asteroid Belt Ceres Kuiper Belt Pluto Scattered Disk Comets Meteor Showers Near-Earth Objects Farthest Regions Chapter 6: Exploring the Solar System Going into Orbit International Space Station Landing on the Moon Studying the Sun Missions to Mars Mapping the Inferior Planets Watching the Giant Planets Distant Moons Small Objects GLOSSARY INDEX

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Claudia Martin is a highly respected author of non-fiction for children and young adults, with an exceptional talent for making complex ideas accessible. She specializes in the subjects of geography, science, and the natural world. Her books have been translated into 14 languages and have sold over a quarter of a million copies. She lives in London. Helen Giles (consultant) is an astronomer with a PhD from the Observatoire de Genève in Switzerland. She is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a Member of the European Astronomical Society, and an expert in the study of starspot photometric signatures and the hunting of extrasolar planets.

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