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Product Identifiers

PublisherDorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated

ISBN-101465454284

ISBN-139781465454287

eBay Product ID (ePID)219640100

Product Key Features

Book TitleDkfindout! Solar System

Number of Pages64 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicReference / General, Technology / Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science, Science & Nature / Astronomy

Publication Year2016

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorDk

Book SeriesDk Findout! Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight8.6 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2016-448364

Reviews"High-interest topics, an abundance of eye-catching photos and visuals, and accessible text are a mainstay of DK titles, and the entries in this DK findout! series are no exception" -Booklist "Photographs dominate the image-centric layout, augmented by informational bursts and sidebars, quizzes, and interviews... [A]n engaging, accessible format" -Publishers Weekly "Filled with the beautiful photographs that DK is known for, plus a multitude of facts, prepare to not see your child for a few hours as they pore over these gorgeous books." -Brightly

Grade FromFirst Grade

Grade ToFourth Grade

SynopsisLearn all about our solar system in this children's book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges--from the creators of DKfindout.com, DK's free online resource for kids. Did you know that one year on Neptune lasts 165 Earth years? Or that Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system? Find out why Perfect for young scientists who want a highly visual STEM book to increase their space know-how, DK findout Solar System is sure to inspire the next amazing science-fair project or school report. Inside, author Sarah Cruddas breaks down what the solar system is and why it's so important. With this DK findout book, you will: - Learn about the sun and the eight planets that make up our solar system - Explore the Milky Way, a huge spiral galaxy containing billions of stars - Discover volcanoes on Venus and craters on Mercury - Take a trip across Mars, see the weather on Jupiter, and visit the International Space Station. - Read about the Space Race and how astronauts first landed on the moon - Uncover secrets about possible alien life and the future of space travel - Meet Dr. Alan Stern, the planetary scientist who led the first-ever mission to Pluto - Fold out the cover for a solar system quiz, timeline, and moon map - and find out much, much more The DK findout series of kids books helps children become experts on their favorite nonfiction subjects, from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations to space, coding, and cutting-edge technology. Learn more about space--and everything else--at www.dkfindout.com, the award-winning free educational website., Part of an award-winning book series for children, this is the ultimate guide to our magnificent solar system and the astronauts who explore it. An entertaining, educational adventure for young readers. Engage the senses through vivid deep-space photography, cutaways and illustrations, quiz questions, and quirky fun facts. It's the perfect book for any kid who can't get enough of outer space! Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for kids is perfect for ages 6-9 and contains key curriculum information. Although, age is but a number, don't let our recommendations put you off enjoying this absolute masterpiece of extraordinary astronomy! This kids educational book is so much more than just another book about space. It allows children to discover the mysteries of asteroids hurtling through space, comets lighting up the sky, and the biggest star in our glorious solar system, the Sun. It also explores the steps we've taken to study outer space, like launching the International Space Station. Not to mention the exquisite photographs of nearby planets, stars, and astronomical bodies and stunning details on each of Earth's neighboring planets, including fascinating facts about their moons, mineral makeup, and more. While it's packed with a lot of information, it is presented in a way that can be read in snippets that are appropriate to any level of understanding and you can return to it over and over again to enjoy the majestic beast that is outer space in more detail. Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6-9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects. Find out Amazing Facts About Our Solar System! What is the weather like on Jupiter? Which planet is the hottest? What are Saturn's remarkable rings made of? How long would it take to get to Pluto? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Solar System. This incredible book is packed with surprising facts and amazing pictures that are simply put, out of this world! From comets to craters, this book captures the beauty of our celestial system as best as one can without going into space itself. Explore the world of astronomy and travel our solar system as we know it today: -Explore Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto -Learn about Space rocks, ice giants, and an asteroid belt -Adventure through space ages, meet alien hunters and go beyond the solar system! Dkfindout! Solar System is one title in the Dkfindout! series of educational books for kids, and Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. Kids around the world are obsessed with this gorgeous collection, so much so that a range of massive DKfindout! posters for bedroom walls are sold separately. Add to your collection and nurture your little one's interest in the world. Other titles include DKfindout! Birds, Castles, Climate Change, Pirates, Coding, Ancient Egypt, Engineering, Reptiles and a whole lot more!

LC Classification NumberQB501.3.C78 2016