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Discover places where a day is longer than a year, where hailstones are made of diamonds, and where a mountain looms twice the size of Everest.
These and more are all to be found in The Planets.
The Sun’s gravity holds in thrall eight planets, each with an entourage of moons, as well as dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets. The Planets takes you on a dazzling visual tour. From the Solar System’s fiery heart, travel to rocky worlds such as tiny Mercury scorched by the Sun. Then witness Venus swathed in a sulfurous haze, and go to the outer reaches to visit planets such as gas giant Jupiter, which is 120 times the size of Earth.
Using 3-D models and photography from NASA and the European Space Agency, The Planets describes each one, as well as the extraordinary endeavors of space exploration.
Edited by space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, this book is enthralling reading for everyone interested in astronomy and space exploration.
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Publisher : DK; Illustrated edition (August 18, 2014)
Language : English
Hardcover : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 1465424644
ISBN-13 : 978-1465424648
Reading age : 5 – 10 years, from customers
Grade level : Preschool – 2
Item Weight : 3.65 pounds
Dimensions : 10.19 x 0.91 x 12.19 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book’s pictures and illustrations inspiring. They appreciate the informative content, including facts about the solar system and space exploration. The book is suitable for all ages, with simple writing that allows for easy understanding. Many readers consider it a great gift for space enthusiasts and a valuable addition to any home or library. Overall, customers consider it a good purchase and worth the price.
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