My First Book of Space

(Paperback)

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A gloriously illustrated first guide to outer space for ages 6+.

Split into four clear sections on: What is Space, Outer Space, The Solar System and The Space Age, discover how the universe was formed, the order of the planets in our Solar System and each of their unique features, how we get shooting stars, humankind's many successful journeys into space and much more.

Aaron Chushley's vivid and captivating illustrations are accompanied by carefully written text for young readers by children's science writer Camilla de la Bedoyere. Consulted by experts at the Royal Greenwich Observatory.

Author Bio

Camilla De La Bedoyere (Author)
Camilla de la Bedoyere has an academic background in zoology and has written more than 200 books for children and adults, many of which explore the natural world. She has also worked as a journalist, editing a children's page in a national newspaper, and is a specialist reading teacher. She is a Fellow of the Zoological Society of London.

Aaron Cushley (Illustrator)
Aaron Cushley is an illustrator from Belfast, Ireland. He studied Illustration and Graphic design at the University Of Ulster Belfast School Of Art & Design. Aaron's work stems from his inner child and the innocence and creativity that emerges when he takes a pencil in his hand.