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The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the best-kept secrets of space by Will Gater (Hardcover, 2020)
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Do judge a book by its cover; this one is as gorgeous as it looks. Not only that, it contains the full glory of the cosmos in a language that's simple and engaging enough for an eight-year-old. Although The Mysteries of the Universe is aimed at children, it really is a treat for all ages. Visually stunning, with a fabulous selection of space photos, artworks and illustrations, it is also all-encompassing in its astronomy. BBC Sky At Night magazine About the Author Will Gater is an astronomy journalist, author, and presenter. His work has appeared in New Scientist, BBC Sky at Night magazine, Physics World, Focus, and Astronomy Now, among others. He is the author of several popular astronomy books and is an experienced observational astronomer and astrophotographer.
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Travel to the furthest reaches of the Universe and visit 100 remarkable objects along the way with this stunning book about space. From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page will captivate young readers as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. Each celestial body is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. Engaging storybook-style descriptions of each object allow readers to delve into facts, myths, trivia, and key discoveries about the Solar System and beyond. Wonder at the rocky rings around Saturn, gaze at the fountains gushing from Jupiter's moon Enceladus, and marvel at mysterious interstellar visitors 'Oumuamua and Borisov. With reference pages packed with fascinating information, you'll go away knowing something you didn't before, and you'll return time and again. An attractive gift for children who can't get enough of astronomy, The Mysteries of the Universe is perfect for kids to explore by themselves or for bedtime stories.Product Identifiers
PublisherDorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN-139780241412473
eBay Product ID (ePID)21046515801
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the Best-Kept Secrets of Space
AuthorWill Gater
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
GenreChildren & Young Adults
Number of Pages224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height283mm
Item Width224mm
Item Weight1350 g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorWill Gater
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 04 Jan, 2022
Excellent book
Excellent book, my 7 years old can't stop reading! So many interesting facts about our universe, and a language that a child can understand. With large format and gold finished edges, it is a perfect gift. Good value for money.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 30 Jan, 2025
Lovely book. My son really enjoys the bo...
Lovely book. My son really enjoys the book and learning about space.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
