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Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens

Name: Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens
ISBN: 9780439978668

By Nick Arnold

Oddblob reveals why space is stranger—and far more dangerous—than anyone expected.

informative humorous quirky fast-paced

Genres

Non-fiction Humour

What is Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens about?

Blast off with Oddblob the alien for a hilarious tour of the universe. Discover how stars are born, why planets behave strangely and what it would really be like to walk on the Moon. Along the way, explore astronauts, galaxies, black holes and the dangers of space travel, including exploding without a spacesuit. Packed with lively illustrations, surprising facts, jokes and hands-on challenges, this entertaining guide makes the science of space easy to understand—and hard to forget.

About the author

Nick Arnold is a brilliant British author best known for writing the Horrible Science books. He loves making science exciting and fun, with lots of fascinating facts and silly jokes. When he’s not writing, Nick enjoys exploring the world around him and discovering weird and wonderful things to share with his readers.

Pages

143 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2003

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