Learn About Space and Planets - Explore the Wonders of Our Universe

How far away is the Sun? What is a shooting star? Why is there life on Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this fun and fact-filled guide to our universe, the solar system and natural phenomena like life and gravity.

About the author

Susan Akass is the author of My First Science Book, My First Book of My Body (with Frances Butcher), My First Bicycle Book, Bubbles and Balloons and Super Slime!, as well as being the general editor of the 'My First' children's series, all published by CICO Kidz. Susan is also a former primary school teacher. She is based in Bath.

Consultant Editor Dr Jacob Kegerreis (MPhys, PhD) grew up in London, then studied physics at Durham University. He spent most of his PhD researching giant impacts between planets, using supercomputer simulations to understand things like how the Moon formed and why Uranus spins on its side. In October 2021 he will be starting as a NASA Postdoctoral Fellow at the Ames Research Center in California, to continue investigating a variety of similar topics.

 

Summary

How far away is the Sun? What is a shooting star? Why is there life on Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this fun and fact-filled guide to our universe, the solar system and natural phenomena like life and gravity.

Product details

• Authors: Susan Akass, CICO Books
• Publisher: CICO BOOKS
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2021
• EAN: 9781800650565
• ISBN: 978-1-80065-056-5
• No. of pages: 128
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy; SCIENCE / Astronomy, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Astronomy, Babies & Kids, Astronomy, space and time, Educational: Astronomy, CHILDREN'S, YOUNG ADULT & EDUCATIONAL