Stars And Planets (Navigators)

Author: Dr. Mike Goldsmith

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  • : 7.99 NZD
  • : 9780753431870
  • : Kingfisher Publications, plc
  • : Kingfisher Books Ltd
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  • : July 2011
  • : 280mm X 250mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 19.5
  • : October 2011
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  • : books

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  • : Dr. Mike Goldsmith
  • : Navigators
  • : Paperback
  • : Unabridged
  • : Chris Moore
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  • : 523.1
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  • : 48
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  • : col. Illustrations
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Barcode 9780753431870
9780753431870

Description

This title helps you to discover more about planets, stars, comets, black holes, galaxies and astronauts. It also helps you look to the future to see possible designs for interstellar spaceships and find out how humans may establish colonies in space. Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular new series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics.

Author description

Dr Mike Goldsmith studied the philosophy of time and space at Keele University, England, where he also obtained his PhD in astrophysics. He was formerly Head of Acoustics at the UK's National Physical Laboratory. An author of more than 20 non-fiction books for children, he was shortlisted for the Aventis Prize for Science, Junior Section, in 2002 and 2004.