Dr Maggie's Grand Tour of the Solar System

Chelen Ecija author Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Michael O'Mara Books Ltd

Published:5th Sep '19

Should be back in stock very soon

Dr Maggie's Grand Tour of the Solar System cover

This mind-blowing book invites readers to join renowned space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (MBE) on an epic journey through the Solar System.

This mind-blowing book invites readers to join BBC presenter and renowned space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (MBE) on an epic journey through the Solar System – visiting planets, moons, asteroids and satellites, and travelling to places where no human has been before.

Along the way, kids can discover how we could live on Mars, learn about the hunt for a mysterious super-Earth, have a snowball fight on Mercury, climb the tallest mountain in the Solar System and much, much more. From spotting solar flares on the Sun to exploring objects at the edge of the icy Oort Cloud, this fun, action-packed title leaves no question unanswered and no meteorite unturned.

This fantastic, imaginative reference book would be a wonderful resource in the classroom and treasured by any young person with an interest in space * BookTrust *
A fun guide to the Solar System * Radio Times *
Inspiring... It does exactly what books like this should: answering all the questions readers will have, while inspiring them to future journeys of discovery * LoveReading4Kids, Andrea Reece *
Dr Maggie's Grand Tour of the Solar System makes you feel like you're pottering around the planets in your own spaceship * First News *
A fantastic tour, right from the Sun all the way out past Pluto and beyond! * Fun Kids Radio, Science Weekly *
The perfect guide to the universe we live in * Primary Times *
A cleverly presented and engaging personal tour of the Solar System, Dr Maggie's Grand Tour runs Saturn-sized rings around other children's space books * The School Reading List *
Full of facts and illustrations, this is a fascinating tour of the Solar System * Mini Travellers Blog *
An inter-stellar and stand-out addition to the world of non-fiction; Dr Maggie is a revelation in the STEM world. A book that will leave its readers informed, inspired, intrigued and itching to find out as much as they can about the wonders of our Solar System and beyond. Many books are being published on the subject but this is absolutely one of the best I've come across for children. * The Reader Teacher *
Absorbing, fascinating space science served up in a truly fabulous and enthusiastic way. A nigh-on essential guide for young space fans. * Read it Daddy *
If you're going to let anyone take you on a tour of the Solar System, it would be Dr Maggie. A brilliant, eye-catching book whose content you know you can trust * Library Girl and Book Boy *
This book breaks down some really complicated science into bitesize chunks that children can process and use. There's beautiful graphics and illustrations aplenty to enhance with is an excellent science book. * A Little But a Lot *
The perfect space book to suit the entire family! An inspiring woman full of knowledge ready to ensure there is a new generation of astronauts, scientists and astrophysicists! * My Shelves Are Full *
An absolute visual feast * Let Them Be Small *

ISBN: 9781780555751

Dimensions: 246mm x 189mm x 16mm

Weight: unknown

128 pages