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The big book of space / Emily Kington.

Prepare for lift-off and let our friendly astronaut guides take you on an awesome exploration of all things space! Fact-hungry cosmic fans can discover fascinating facts about the entire universe, of which Earth is just a tiny part. Take a closer look at the eight planets in our solar system and tour the Sun, moon stars and more. Discover how mysterious black holes are born, according to scientists. All about the space race, and who was the first man on the moon. What is a solar day, and which planet has the longest one . What's next for space exploration. Will it be humans landing on Mars? Could we live on Mars and how long would it take to get there? Budding astronauts who need to know all of these things and more, can find answers to their questions here. Stunning photography and fun illustrations make this book a real page-turner.

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Barcode Shelf Location Collection Volume Ref. Branch Status Due Date Res.
C9010174097 J 523.2 KIN
Junior nonfiction   Stratford Branch . . Available .  
C9010174047 J 523.2 KIN
Junior nonfiction   Smithfield Branch . . Available .  
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ISBN 9781913440978 (paperback)
Dewey 523.2
Author Kington, Emily, 1961- author.
Title The big book of space / Emily Kington.
Published Truro, Cornwall : Hungry Tomato, 2022.
Physical description 80 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.
General note Includes index.
"Journey through the universe to visit the Sun, stars, planets and much more!"
Summary Prepare for lift-off and let our friendly astronaut guides take you on an awesome exploration of all things space! Fact-hungry cosmic fans can discover fascinating facts about the entire universe, of which Earth is just a tiny part. Take a closer look at the eight planets in our solar system and tour the Sun, moon stars and more. Discover how mysterious black holes are born, according to scientists. All about the space race, and who was the first man on the moon. What is a solar day, and which planet has the longest one . What's next for space exploration. Will it be humans landing on Mars? Could we live on Mars and how long would it take to get there? Budding astronauts who need to know all of these things and more, can find answers to their questions here. Stunning photography and fun illustrations make this book a real page-turner.
Subject Solar system -- Juvenile literature
Outer space -- Exploration -- Juvenile literature
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