The Space Traveller's Guide
The Outer Planets
(Author) Giles SparrowTop tips for space travellers! Get to know the outer planets of your solar system in this up-close tour of key cosmic destinations. The Space Traveller's Guide: The Outer Planets is a personal tour of the gassy and icy planets furthest from the Sun - Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune - plus a pit-stop among the comets, several amazing moons and even a look beyond the planets to the Kuiper Belt, Oort Cloud and of course the dwarf planets! Learn the unmissable formations at each location, from Saturn's Dragon Storm to the snow-spewing geysers on the surface of the moon Enceladus. Includes 'Traveller's Tips' for surviving extreme conditions in each spot, and don't miss the real-life tour photos at the back! The Space Traveller's Guide series is the perfect one-stop-shop for space lovers, brought to you by expert astronomy and physics author Giles Sparrow. With all the astounding facts to inspire young space-travel hopefuls, plus humorous cartoons to draw them through the pages. Presenting key science learning in an accessible format for readers aged 9 and up. Contents list, The Outer Planets: The outer solar system / Jupiter / Io / Europa / Ganymede and Callisto / Saturn / Ringed wonder / Saturn's moons / Uranus / Neptune / Comets / Beyond the planets / Tour snapshots / Glossary / Resources / Index The series includes: Earth and the Inner Planets, The Outer Planets, The Sun and Stars and Space Exploration
Giles Sparrow
Giles Sparrow is a British author known for his work in the field of popular science and astronomy. He has written numerous books on space exploration, the universe, and the wonders of the cosmos. Sparrow's writing style is accessible and engaging, making complex scientific concepts easy to understand for readers of all levels. One of his most notable works is "Cosmos: A Journey Through Space and Time," which has been praised for its stunning visuals and insightful commentary on the mysteries of the universe. Sparrow's contributions to literature have helped to popularize astronomy and inspire a new generation of space enthusiasts.
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