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The Solar System
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
The Solar System
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Emily Bone
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Illustrated by Terry Pastor
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Series | Beginners |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:32 | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 156 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781409514244
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Classifications | Dewey:523.2 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Usborne Publishing Ltd
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Imprint |
Usborne Publishing Ltd
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Publication Date |
28 May 2010 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? In this book you'll find out the answers and lots more fascinating facts about the Solar System.Age 4+ What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. Illustrated with stunning photographs and illustrations accompanied by short, informative text developed with reading experts. Includes carefully selected internet-links to exciting websites about the Solar System.
Author Biography
Emily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.
Reviews'No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set' - The Bookseller; 'An excellent series. Carefully designed to appeal to early readers, the books have accessible vocabulary and easy reading text, clear pictures, a contents page, index and glossary - all excellent for helping children to learn to use books for research' - Parents in Touch; 'I can't praise Usborne enough for introducing [internet links] to many of their non-fiction books as it really helps children retain information' - Adventures in Home Schooling; 'The Usborne Beginners series is a beautiful fit for newly independent readers' - Rhino Reads
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