100 Things to Know About Space - Hardcover

Alex Frith; Jerome Martin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1409593924 ISBN 13: 9781409593928

Verlag: Usborne, 2016

Inhaltsangabe

Space is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, 'infographics' style, with snippets of information about all aspects of Space exploration and the science of the Universe. Illustrations: Full colour throughout

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Ostensibly aimed at children by way of its bright and colourful style, in truth there's a lot here for adults who haven't retained everything they learned at school... Any aspiring astronauts could definitely benefit from having this in their collection. -- How It Works magazine

Imagine a bunch of adults huddled around a book for children about space, excitedly pointing at graphics, gasping at facts they didn't know and enthusiastically telling everybody in earshot - well that's what happened when 100 Things To Know About Space arrived at the Edinburgh International Science Festival office! A book to pick up time and time again, and each time you'll find out something new. --Edinburgh International Science Festival

Packed with brilliant infographics and illustrations - simultaneously brilliantly engaging for kids but not dumbed down in any way at all. Usborne are leading the way with some truly awesome space titles, and this latest addition to the range really is going to keep your little space cadets very happy indeed. -- Read it Daddy

This beautifully illustrated book tells you the most strange and interesting facts... loads of things a budding scientist might want to know. --Phoenix magazine

Fun, and will no doubt help inquisitive children learn a bit more about the 'world' of space. --BBC Sky at Night magazine

I was surprised to learn so much from this book. What I really like about it is that it's full of unexpected things, it doesn't shy away from discussing even some of the big questions that we don't know the answers to just yet. --Royal Society Young People's Book Prize Judges

This would be an excellent start for children learning how to do research in preparation for secondary school. This book would be suitable for anyone who has an interest in all things space. --The School Librarian

Reseña del editor

A fun and informative book packed with 100 fascinating things to know about space, from how to escape a black hole to why astronauts learn wilderness survival skills. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, and internet links to specially selected websites for more information.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Usborne
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1409593924
• ISBN 13: 9781409593928
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128