Eyewitness: Los planetas (Planets)

Author DK
Hardcover
$16.99 US
0"W x 0"H x 0"D  
On sale Oct 01, 2024 | 72 Pages | 978-0-593-84822-7
| Grades 4-7
¡Observa de cerca la Tierra, el Sistema Solar y el espacio a través de impactantes imágenes!

¿De dónde vienen los cometas? ¿Por qué Plutón ahora está clasificado como un planeta enano? ¿Qué son los exoplanetas? Explora los planetas rocosos y enanos, gigantes gaseosos, asteroides, cometas y otros muchos cuerpos del Sistema Solar y encuentra las respuestas a estas y muchas más preguntas en este emocionante recorrido por la Tierra y el espacio.  

Este libro de astronomía para niños, incluye:

-Fotografías a todo color, datos interesantes e información veraz y contrastada.
-Diagramas, estadísticas y cronogramas.
-Un glosario y una línea temporal para ubicar la información más relevante en la historia espacial.
-Relatos de expertos en la materia que han sido testigos de sucesos del espacio.
-Un póster de los planetas del Sistema Solar

Descubre los secretos del espacio, los últimos equipos de exploración espacial y a los científicos detrás de descubrimientos tanto antiguos como nuevos con esta completa guía visual. Aprende qué planetas se encuentran dentro del cinturón de asteroides, lleno de pequeños trozos de roca, cuántas lunas tiene Júpiter y qué son los anillos helados de Saturno.

Un recurso imprescindible tanto para niños curiosos mayores de 9 años con ganas de aprender sobre el espacio así como para profesores y padres que quieran ofrecerles apoyo.

Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Planets explores Earth’s neighborhood, space and the Solar System.

Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of outer space, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of Earth and its neighborhood with this spectacular planetary guide. Children will be mesmerized by this eyewitness view from Mercury to Neptune, of the rocky planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other bodies that make up our Solar System.

This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the secrets of space, examining the latest space exploration equipment, and the scientists behind discoveries both ancient and new. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations, discover where comets come from, learn why Pluto is now classified as a dwarf planet, and much more.

Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on planets, you can expect to find:


- A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature.
- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.
- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.

Eyewitness Planets introduces the ultimate guide to our Earth’s neighbors, exploring the bodies that make up our Solar System. Children can learn about the Asteroid Belt that runs between Mars and Jupiter filled with small pieces of rock that were left over from when the planets were forming, the icy rings of Saturn and the many moons of Jupiter. This all-emcompassing Solar System guide is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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¡Observa de cerca la Tierra, el Sistema Solar y el espacio a través de impactantes imágenes!

¿De dónde vienen los cometas? ¿Por qué Plutón ahora está clasificado como un planeta enano? ¿Qué son los exoplanetas? Explora los planetas rocosos y enanos, gigantes gaseosos, asteroides, cometas y otros muchos cuerpos del Sistema Solar y encuentra las respuestas a estas y muchas más preguntas en este emocionante recorrido por la Tierra y el espacio.  

Este libro de astronomía para niños, incluye:

-Fotografías a todo color, datos interesantes e información veraz y contrastada.
-Diagramas, estadísticas y cronogramas.
-Un glosario y una línea temporal para ubicar la información más relevante en la historia espacial.
-Relatos de expertos en la materia que han sido testigos de sucesos del espacio.
-Un póster de los planetas del Sistema Solar

Descubre los secretos del espacio, los últimos equipos de exploración espacial y a los científicos detrás de descubrimientos tanto antiguos como nuevos con esta completa guía visual. Aprende qué planetas se encuentran dentro del cinturón de asteroides, lleno de pequeños trozos de roca, cuántas lunas tiene Júpiter y qué son los anillos helados de Saturno.

Un recurso imprescindible tanto para niños curiosos mayores de 9 años con ganas de aprender sobre el espacio así como para profesores y padres que quieran ofrecerles apoyo.

Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Planets explores Earth’s neighborhood, space and the Solar System.

Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of outer space, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of Earth and its neighborhood with this spectacular planetary guide. Children will be mesmerized by this eyewitness view from Mercury to Neptune, of the rocky planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other bodies that make up our Solar System.

This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the secrets of space, examining the latest space exploration equipment, and the scientists behind discoveries both ancient and new. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations, discover where comets come from, learn why Pluto is now classified as a dwarf planet, and much more.

Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on planets, you can expect to find:


- A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature.
- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.
- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.

Eyewitness Planets introduces the ultimate guide to our Earth’s neighbors, exploring the bodies that make up our Solar System. Children can learn about the Asteroid Belt that runs between Mars and Jupiter filled with small pieces of rock that were left over from when the planets were forming, the icy rings of Saturn and the many moons of Jupiter. This all-emcompassing Solar System guide is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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