Dr Maggie's Grand Tour of the Solar System

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This is like an enhanced glossary with information set out clearly and accessibly, including a really useful list of ‘space words’, to which I referred regularly as I read the book. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.

She has worked as a space scientist for many years on projects such as the James Webb Space telescope. She already has another book by this author which loves and I’m sure she’ll enjoy this one even though it is held out to be for 8-11 year olds. This marvellous exploration of the history, design, engineering, technology and innovation of car-making is essential reading for any child with an interest in cars. An inspiring woman full of knowledge ready to ensure there is a new generation of astronauts, scientists and astrophysicists!We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Many books are being published on the subject but this is absolutely one of the best I've come across for children. She then embarks on the journey of a lifetime from Earth to the outer edge of the Oort Cloud, located around 15 trillion km away, via the sun, moon, planets, satellites and asteroid belts. This book breaks down some really complicated science into bitesize chunks that children can process and use. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

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.In 2006 she was one of six ‘Women of Outstanding Achievement’ winners with GetSET Women and in 2009 she was awarded a Member of the British Empire for her services to science and education. Her hugely successful academic career, commitment to exploring all things to do with space and her abilities to communicate complex ideas to children, are all evident in this book. This mind-blowing book invites readers to join BBC presenter, 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. 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. Very pleased with purchase and recommend for any parent who wants their child to enjoy STEM subjects.