... apart from being visually stunning, the lyrical texts are ideal models for creative writing and language exploration .... The book capitalizes on children's fascination with the solar system, maintaining the sense of wonder alongside the facts (Guardian)
Here is a book to help older primary children begin to understand difficult concepts about space, distance and the nature of the solar system.... There is much to learn and much to enjoy and the book would inspire children to write their own factual accounts and poems (English 4-11)
... an imaginative tour-de-force, visually and linguistically, which breathes excitement into the solar system ... The text lends itself to reading aloud... and Christina Balit's luminous and highly dramatic illustrations will be pored over again and again (Times Educational Supplement)
In this magical picture information book, Dr Jacqueline Mitton, distinguished writer and lecturer on astronomy, creates a remarkable introduction to the planets in our solar system. Dr Mitton describes each planet in vivid and poetic prose, drawing on the most up-to-date scientific information. She also tells of the gods the planets are named after, and examines the relationships between the contemporary facts and the ancient myths. Punctuated by Christina Balit's stunning illustrations, this is an educational tour de force, drawing on the ancients' fascination with the Universe to give children and exciting and accessible introduction to the planets.
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Christina Balit Ilustrador. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.4. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0711219478I4N10
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Librería: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Christina Balit Ilustrador. Kingdom of the Sun: A Book of the Planets This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: 7719-9780711219472
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Librería: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Christina Balit Ilustrador. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 0.35. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0711219478-2-3
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Librería: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Christina Balit Ilustrador. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 0.35. Nº de ref. del artículo: 353-0711219478-vrg
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Librería: MusicMagpie, Stockport, Reino Unido
Condición: Very Good. Christina Balit Ilustrador. 1723036291. 8/7/2024 1:11:31 PM. Nº de ref. del artículo: U9780711219472
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Librería: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Christina Balit Ilustrador. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6545-9780711219472
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Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Condición: Very Good. Christina Balit Ilustrador. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Nº de ref. del artículo: 12519351-6
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Librería: Greener Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Used; Very Good. Christina Balit Ilustrador. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Nº de ref. del artículo: 2776776
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Librería: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Christina Balit Ilustrador. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 0.35. Nº de ref. del artículo: 353-0711219478-gdd
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Christina Balit Ilustrador. A child's introduction to the planets in our solar system, written by a lecturer on astronomy. Dr Jacqueline Mitton describes each planet, drawing on scientific information. She also discusses the gods that the planets are named after, and examines the relationships between the contemporary facts and the ancient myths. Punctuated by Christina Balit's illustrations, this volume draws on the ancients' fascination with the universe to offer an exploration of the planets. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR002678252
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