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Planets

Name: Planets
ISBN: 9780241288085

By Carole Stott

Why is Earth alive while its planetary neighbours remain silent, frozen or fiercely fiery?

informative visually engaging fascinating accessible

Genres

Non-fiction Nature

What is Planets about?

Blast off on a tour of the Solar System, from rocky Mercury to the giant worlds of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Discover how planets formed, why Earth can support life and what makes Mars red. Explore Saturn’s icy rings, Jupiter’s moons, the Asteroid Belt and the frozen dwarf planet Pluto. Along the way, learn about comets, exoplanets and space exploration through clear explanations, striking images and fascinating facts about our cosmic neighbourhood.

About the author

Carole Stott is a writer who loves to share amazing facts about space and the universe. She has written many exciting books about astronomy, including 'The Usborne Space Encyclopedia.' Carole enjoys making science fun and easy to understand, helping children discover the wonders of stars, planets, and galaxies.

Pages

72 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2017

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