As well as a history of space and current scientific knowledge this book is always trying to make children think and look to the future.
Dr maggie s tour of the solar system.
Fun kids radio science weekly 6 the perfect guide to the universe we live in primary times.
Synopsis 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.
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.
Dr maggie begins by explaining what makes up a solar system and how the tour will work.
Join space scientist maggie aderin pocock on an epic adventure through the solar system.
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Visit the most magnificent sights and discover all the spectacles that outer space has to offer from planets and moons to asteroids comets and satellites.
4 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 5 a fantastic tour right from the sun all the way out past pluto and beyond.
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.
Hold on to your helmet and get set for a cosmic roller.