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Navigators: Stars and Planets

Paperback

Main Details

Title Navigators: Stars and Planets
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mike Goldsmith
Illustrated by Chris Moore
SeriesNavigators
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:48
Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 250
ISBN/Barcode 9780753439814
ClassificationsDewey:523.2
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Pan Macmillan
Imprint Kingfisher Books Ltd
Publication Date 17 December 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Discover more about planets, stars, comets, black holes, galaxies and astronauts. And look to the future to see possible designs for interstellar spaceships and find out how humans may establish colonies in space. Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular new series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics.

Author Biography

Dr Mike Goldsmith studied the philosophy of time and space at Keele University, England, where he also obtained his PhD in astrophysics. He was formerly Head of Acoustics at the UK's National Physical Laboratory. An author of more than 20 non-fiction books for children, he was shortlisted for the Aventis Prize for Science, Junior Section, in 2002 and 2004.