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The Solar System: Discover the Mysteries of Our Sun and Neighbouring Planets
Discover our expansive solar system in this breathtaking journey into space.
This charming book is the perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about our local star - the Sun - and the planets that orbit it. The Solar System covers space in thrilling detail and is the perfect book for space lovers everywhere. Packed with mind-blowing facts, this incredible book of the solar system is perfect for space lovers everywhere.
This fascinating guide introduces 7-9 year-olds to the birth of the Sun and the solar system, then continues on a journey through space. They discover the smallest planet, rocky Mercury, which is closest to the Sun, and Venus, the hottest planet. There is also Mars, with its polar ice caps and volcanoes, and Jupiter, with its swirling storm clouds. Then readers venture further into space to explore the icy giants of outer space.
This wonderful space book for kids
- In-depth information, backed up by space photography, probe images, illustrations, and fun diagrams.
Striking illustrations, making this title a perfect gift, as well as a solid reference book.
Easy-to-digest sections, each filled with incredible facts and visuals.
STEM learning, with key topics for 7-9 labelled images of each of the planets, clear step-by-step visuals to show the birth of our solar system, accessible facts about space missions
Boasting beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper, combined with up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, info panels, timelines, and diagrams, that help demystify and explain the spectacles of space, this is the ideal book for budding astronaughts.
At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.
So why stop there?
If you like The Solar System, then why not complete the collection? Take a trip into space and discover the mysteries of Earth’s closest neighbour with The Moon.
This charming book is the perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about our local star - the Sun - and the planets that orbit it. The Solar System covers space in thrilling detail and is the perfect book for space lovers everywhere. Packed with mind-blowing facts, this incredible book of the solar system is perfect for space lovers everywhere.
This fascinating guide introduces 7-9 year-olds to the birth of the Sun and the solar system, then continues on a journey through space. They discover the smallest planet, rocky Mercury, which is closest to the Sun, and Venus, the hottest planet. There is also Mars, with its polar ice caps and volcanoes, and Jupiter, with its swirling storm clouds. Then readers venture further into space to explore the icy giants of outer space.
This wonderful space book for kids
- In-depth information, backed up by space photography, probe images, illustrations, and fun diagrams.
Striking illustrations, making this title a perfect gift, as well as a solid reference book.
Easy-to-digest sections, each filled with incredible facts and visuals.
STEM learning, with key topics for 7-9 labelled images of each of the planets, clear step-by-step visuals to show the birth of our solar system, accessible facts about space missions
Boasting beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper, combined with up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, info panels, timelines, and diagrams, that help demystify and explain the spectacles of space, this is the ideal book for budding astronaughts.
At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.
So why stop there?
If you like The Solar System, then why not complete the collection? Take a trip into space and discover the mysteries of Earth’s closest neighbour with The Moon.
82 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 2, 2023
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August 1, 2024
This book was bought for my space mad daughter. It is gorgeously illustrated in a bright, sometimes whimsical style that I haven't really seen in space or science books before. The front cover has gorgeous foiling.
It is really well written, and packed full of information. I particularly liked seeing some things I hadn't seen in space books before - such as references to other early culture's views of space or the concept of space selfies. The language is accessible without dumbing down. My daughter learnt lots (and so did I) and has returned to the book many times.
My astronomer husband also enjoyed it :)
It is really well written, and packed full of information. I particularly liked seeing some things I hadn't seen in space books before - such as references to other early culture's views of space or the concept of space selfies. The language is accessible without dumbing down. My daughter learnt lots (and so did I) and has returned to the book many times.
My astronomer husband also enjoyed it :)
May 28, 2024
I read only one double page spread. In it, it said that “zero degrees Kelvin equals 273 degrees Celsius”. On the facing page it said that the sun is yellow. Both of these are completely wrong.
Didn’t bother reading any further.
Didn’t bother reading any further.
March 28, 2024
Gorgeous illustrations & fun facts. It would make a good Christmas gift! Kids who love space and science will enjoy it.
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