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This beautiful book is the latest addition to the National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series. These colourful pages will introduce young children to the wonders of space, with colourful illustrations by David Aguilar and simple text that is perfect for beginning readers or for reading aloud. The book will explain basic concepts of space, beginning with what is most familiar to kids and expanding out into the universe. Chapters include:  • Chapter 1 focuses on the Earth, moon, and sun.  • Chapter 2 introduces kids to the other planets in our solar system.  • Chapter 3 explains other objects in our solar system, such as dwarf planets, comets, and asteroid belts.  • Chapter 4 voyages even farther afield, touching on concepts such as the universe, the Milky Way, stars, galaxies, and black holes.  • The last chapter delves into space exploration: humans on the moon, spaceships, the International Space Station, etc.

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9781426310140

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Featuring fun, short entries about planets, stars, galaxies and more, this charming book is perfect for reading aloud or for beginning readers to enjoy themselves. --Today's Zaman

Really interesting and encourages great conversation between you and your child. A fun book for any family to explore. --The Children's Nook blog<br><br> Featuring fun, short entries about planets, stars, galaxies and more, this charming book is perfect for reading aloud or for beginning readers to enjoy themselves. --Today's Zaman<br><br><br>

Really interesting and encourages great conversation between you and your child. A fun book for any family to explore. <b><i>--The Children's Nook </i>blog</b> Featuring fun, short entries about planets, stars, galaxies and more, this charming book is perfect for reading aloud or for beginning readers to enjoy themselves. <b><b>--Today's Zaman</b>

Really interesting and encourages great conversation between you and your child. A fun book for any family to explore. --The Children's Nook blog Featuring fun, short entries about planets, stars, galaxies and more, this charming book is perfect for reading aloud or for beginning readers to enjoy themselves. --Today's Zaman

Author Information

CATHERINE D. HUGHES is the author ofNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Animals,National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs, andis the science editor for the award-winningNational Geographic KidsandNationalGeographic Little Kidsmagazines. She has a master's degree in early childhoodeducation. Award-winning author DAVID A. AGUILAR is widely recognized for his ability tocommunicate the wonderment of science to enthusiasts of all ages. David'sartwork has been featured on the History Channel's series ""The Universe"",Timemagazine,CNN,USA Today, National Geographic, Astronomy,and more. Hisother books includePlanets, Stars & Galaxiesand13 Planets.

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