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Awesome astronomy: Get to grips with science! by Raman Prinja

The first book from the series 'Science Crackers', and I can't wait to see the others.

AstronomyThe cover of Awesome astronomyis very busy and inviting - black background, but with bright colours and cartoon style writing and illustrations. This continues inside - the images throughout the books are the same bright mix of cartoons, drawings and photographs. Even the text boxes are brightly coloured!

And the book covers a wide range of information about space - from galaxies, our solar system, to phases of the moon, and day and night. Chapter headings include, A Zoo of Stars and Rocks Giants and Dwarfs. There are also five hands-on space related activities (with clear instructions) for kids to make and do. Recommended.

review by Heather

image by turbojoe

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