Space Maps: Your Tour of the Universe

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Hardback | 96 pages | Published 03/09/2020

Lara Albanese, Tommaso Vidus Rosin

Take a journey through space as you study the stars and constellations before venturing out into the solar system and beyondAre you ready to begin your journey through space? Then all you have to do is look up into the night sky.What can you see?Marvel at the twinkling stars, and the constellations that they make. Learn about what different cultures call each shape and what the patterns means to them. Then get ready to venture farther – out into the solar system and past what the naked eye can see. Hop from planet to planet and discover what makes Earth different, or similar, to its celestial neighbours.Marvel at the ways that humans have explored our solar system, and beyond, with space shuttles, rockets and probes. There is a whole wide universe out there, with secrets and mysteries to solve. Grab your telescope and get ready for the intergalactic journey of a lifetime!

A fantastic gift-book guide to astronomy for any young space-enthusiast. A unique look at the stars and constellations in the night sky as understood by different cultures, from traditional Chinese to Navajo. Takes readers on a journey across the solar system and out further into space, stopping off at planets, nebulae and black holes, as well as the space technology required to reach or study them. Author is a physicist and children's book author working with the Astrophysical Observatory of Arcetri in Florence, Italy. Includes a glossary, index and source notes.

Reviews"This is a most impressive galactic guide. The size of this books demands attention – it is almost 28 x 38 cms and is appropriate to the subject matter. As a result, the double page spreads are almost like posters ... A superb volume that creates awe and wonder, informs and inspires."Brenda Marshall The English Association

"A visually awesome guide to the cosmos that will keep children in KS2 glued and wanting more. Accessible, yet detailed, this distinctive blend of history, human development, astronomy, and culture is a must for the KS2 school library and children interested in space."Tom Tolkien The School Reading List

“Space Maps is a beautifully constructed adventure through space. The large format, with many double-page spreads, allows for wonderfully clear and enticing illustrations. It is a visual feast of fabulous colours and inventive diagrams which explain complex scientific concepts with ease.” George McMahon The School Librarian

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