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Author Akass, Susan, author.

Title Learn about space and planets : explore the wonders of our universe / Susan Akass ; consultant editor, Jacob Kegerreis.

Publication Info. London : CICO Kidz, 2021.

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 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Children's Department  J520 AKASS    Check Shelf
Description 128 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 28 cm
Note Includes index.
Contents The Sun and Earth -- The Solar System -- Orbits around the sun -- The Moon -- Inside planets -- Atmosphere -- Gravity -- Light and energy -- Space and galaxies -- Life on Earth and elsewhere -- Reference pages: the planets; some famous astronomers.
Summary In this informative illustrated guide, you will learn how to become an actual astronomer by studying the sun, moon and stars from our galaxy, as well as learning about the terrains of different planets (did you know that there are volcanoes known as pancake domes found only on Venus?!). As well as the important facts and information about the science of the universe, there are 25 fun activities to do using tools, equipment and ingredients all found in your home, to help illustrate the science right in front of your eyes! How would you fancy creating a tornado in a plastic bottle, or baking an edible model of the Earth, that shows all the layers when you cut into it? With Learn about Space and Planets, discover the answers to all the questions you have about space and more!
Subject Cosmology -- Juvenile literature.
Life on other planets -- Juvenile literature.
Planets -- Juvenile literature.
Science -- Experiments -- Juvenile literature.
Cosmology -- Experiments -- Juvenile literature.
Moon -- Juvenile literature.
Sun -- Juvenile literature.
Earth (Planet) -- Juvenile literature.
Solar system -- Juvenile literature.
Outer space -- Juvenile literature.
Added Author Kegerreis, Jacob, editor.
Added Title Space and planets
ISBN 9781800650565 (paperback)
1800650566 (paperback)
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