"An awe-inspiring and informative journey through the Solar System"
The ground-breaking DK Eyewitness series been given a makeover for the 21st century, with new photos, updated information and revealing new ‘Eyewitness features’ - first-hand accounts from experts in the field.
Nowhere are the revisions more striking than in this updated edition of Planets, which features stunning computer-generated images and the most up-to-date images from NASA and ESA, taken by probes. Many of the images are staggeringly beautiful, and readers of all ages will find themselves caught up in this exploration of space, gripped by the story that it tells.
As ever in the series, as much care has been given to text and captions as to the choice of images, and this is non-fiction at its best, accessible, eye-opening, full of information and likely to prompt an ongoing interest in the subject.
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Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Planets explores Earth's neighbourhood, space and the Solar System. Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of outer space, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of Earth and its neighbourhood with this spectacular planetary guide.
Children will be mesmerised by this eyewitness view from Mercury to Neptune, of the rocky planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other bodies that make up our Solar System. This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the secrets of space, examining the latest space exploration equipment, and the scientists behind discoveries both ancient and new. Using striking full-colour photographs and illustrations, discover where comets come from, learn why Pluto is now classified as a dwarf planet, and much more.
Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on planets, you can expect to find:
- A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature.
- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.
- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.
Eyewitness Planets introduces the ultimate guide to our Earth's neighbours, exploring the bodies that make up our Solar System. Children can learn about the Asteroid Belt that runs between Mars and Jupiter filled with small pieces of rock that were left over from when the planets were forming, the icy rings of Saturn and the many moons of Jupiter.
This all-emcompassing Solar System guide is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.
So, what's new? Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.
Explore the series! Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon, learn how to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change, or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Eyewitness Planets and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Eyewitness Planets features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Science, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Space, The Natural World, Featured Books for 11+ readers
Eyewitness Planets is available in Paperback, Hardback
Eyewitness Planets was written by DK and published by DK Children an imprint of Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Eyewitness Planets has 72 pages
Yes it is part of Eyewitness series
£11.69
