Navigators: Stars and Planets

About the author

Dr Mike Goldsmith studied the philosophy of time and space at Keele University, England, where he also obtained his PhD in astrophysics. He was formerly Head of Acoustics at the UK's National Physical Laboratory. An author of more than 20 non-fiction books for children, he was shortlisted for the Aventis Prize for Science, Junior Section, in 2002 and 2004.

Summary

Discover more about planets, stars, comets, black holes, galaxies and astronauts. And look to the future to see possible designs for interstellar spaceships and find out how humans may establish colonies in space.
Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular new series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics.

Foreword

Take an intergalactic adventure - from the neighbouring planets in the Solar System to our galaxy and beyond.

Product details

• Assisted by: Chris Moore (Illustration)
• Authors: Mike Goldsmith
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 17.12.2015
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology
• EAN: 9780753439814
• ISBN: 978-0-7534-3981-4
• Pages: 48
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 11
• Series: Navigators