Maggie Aderin-Pocock
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Language
English
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Description
How well do you know our closest neighbor? The moon has fascinated humankind since the beginning of history. But far from being just a big rock out in space, the moon has a phenomenal power over the earth, with it's ability to create great waves, dictate the length of the day and summon the seasons. It is a key player in the story of our planet. In this unique celebration of the moon, lunar expert and space scientist Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock takes...
Author
Publisher
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Visit planets, moons, asteroids and satellites, and travel to places where no human has been before. Along the way, you can discover how we could live on Mars, learn about the hunt for a mysterious super-Earth, have a snowball fight on Mercury, climb he largest volcano in the Solar System and much, much more." --Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Kane Miller
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
What would happen if you fell into a black hole? Could you grow plants on other planets? Would your phone get a signal in space? Let Dr. Maggie guide you around our galaxy and beyond. From whether there are rainbows on other planets to how to land a spacecraft on Mars, this book is packed full of fabulous facts and mind-blowing insights from the renowned space scientist.