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Award-winning scientist and BBC broadcaster Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (MBE) is here to answer all the questions curious kids will ever want to know about the universe.

Renowned space scientist Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock presents a comprehensive reference book that explores the wonders of our solar system. It offers detailed insights into celestial bodies, their characteristics, and the science behind them, making complex concepts accessible to readers. With engaging illustrations and expert explanations, the book serves as both an educational resource and a celebration of space exploration, appealing to astronomy enthusiasts and curious minds alike.

Exploring the wonders of our Solar System, this book presents planets as unique characters with their own narratives, from Jupiter's dominance to Pluto's unconventional status. Utilizing vibrant infographics and the latest scientific insights, it invites readers to reconsider their understanding of Earth in the context of its cosmic family. Space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock shares her enthusiasm for the subject, making complex concepts accessible and engaging, while answering age-old questions about our celestial neighbors.

This is an insider's guide to the night sky in which space scientist and The Sky at Night presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock shares her expertise and unique insights into the marvellous world of stars. Take a tour of the 88 constellations and explore the science, history, culture and romanticism behind these celestial bodies.

With a foreword by Maggie Aderin-Pocock, budding astronomers will love this stunning, new approach to stargazing, featuring step-by-step guides to identifying the key constellations across the northern hemisphere, 'StarFinder for Beginners' makes the night sky easier to navigate than ever before. From discovering the constellations of the Zodiac to learning about the real-life milky way, kids can discover all they have ever wanted to know about the universe above them

Award-winning scientist Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock presents an enlightening children's non-fiction book that promises to captivate young minds. With a focus on science and exploration, it encourages curiosity and a love for learning through engaging content and illustrations. The book aims to inspire the next generation of thinkers and innovators, making complex concepts accessible and fun for children.

Expand your horizons and take in the awesome sights of the Universe. Using stunning space photography and easy-to-understand infographics, The Stars takes you to scores of galaxy clusters fantastically far away. Since the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago, there are now hundreds of billions of stars, 200 billion alone in our home galaxy - the Milky Way. The Stars details 88 constellations to be found in the night sky, including Ursa Major, which contains the seven stars that make up the Plough, as well as Hercules, Lyra, Orion, and far away Andromeda. It explains how they came into being, where they are situated, and their key features. Feast your eyes on glowing galaxies, and rare sights such as dust clouds in the Carina and Ring Nebulae, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. The Stars also provides an endless parade of mind-blowing facts such as when Betelgeuse explodes, it will release more energy in an instant that the Sun produces in its entire lifetime! With a foreword by Maggie Aderin-Pocock, presenter of BBC's Sky at Night, The Stars is the ultimate visual guide to the cosmos.