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The Solar System

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Solar System
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Emily Bone
Illustrated by Terry Pastor
SeriesBeginners
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9781409514244
ClassificationsDewey:523.2
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publication Date 28 May 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

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