Build Your Own Solar System - University of Cambridge

A creative and beautiful introduction to the universe around us, published in collaboration with the University of Cambridge.Discover the wonders of our Solar System, then build your very own 3D planets!Explore fascinating text and stunning illustrations across pages covering everything from stars and asteroids to galaxies and black holes! Then turn to the back of the book to find 10 pages of press-out planets and the Sun that can be slotted together, hung up and displayed.Written with expert consultation from Dr Matthew Bothwell, Cambridge University Institute of Astronomy.Includes a QR code linking to helpful videos showing how to assemble each planet!

About the author

Lauren Fairgrieve is a children's book writer and editor who grew up in East Lothian, Scotland, and now lives in North London. She can often be found roaming Hampstead Heath or exploring a new part of the city, and is very proud and grateful to be able to edit and write fascinating children's non-fiction for a living.

Product details

• Authors: Lauren Fairgrieve
• Assisted by: Anja Sušanj (Illustration)
• Publisher: Nosy Crow
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 11
• Product format: Paperback
• Release: 11.09.2025
• EAN: 9781805132776
• ISBN: 978-1-80513-277-6
• No. of pages: 42
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Play, learning > Creativity; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Astronomy, Interactive & activity books & packs, General knowledge & trivia (Children's / Teenage), Children’s interactive and activity books and kits, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Activity Books / General, Space (Children's / Teenage)