Professor Astro Cat's Stargazing

Illustrated by Ben Newman
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Perfect for quarantine reading with your children!

Welcome back, stargazers! Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what a star looks like up close? Ever thought about how long it would take to walk a light-year? Join Professor Astro Cat and his friends on another stellar mission!


In this new addition to the bestselling science series, we learn all about the stars in our universe, including our own sun! From scientific discoveries to the constellations dreamed up by humans centuries ago, the adventurous and wise Professor Astro Cat will guide young readers through fascinating facts.

A fun way for budding astronomers to learn about the stars in the sky.
Dominic Walliman is a YouTuber and a non-fiction children’s book author. He has a popular YouTube channel called Domain of Science and he writes the award winning Professor Astro Cat science books for children. Dominic grew up in Cheltenham UK, gained a PhD in quantum device physics from The University of Birmingham and worked for several years in the quantum computing industry in Canada. 

Ben Newman is an award-winning illustrator who has racked up an impressive list of clients including Penguin, the BBC and the New York Times, amongst many others.
“Perfect for preschoolers and elementary schoolers who are curious about the world (or rather, universe) around them, this book approaches complex topics in an easily digestible way. Learn about stars, our sun, their life cycle and where they live in this incredibly delightful and approachable book!”
YA Books Central

“The combination of beautifully simple art by Ben Newman and just detailed enough explanations by Dr. Dominic Walliman add up to an entry level education that kids will want to read. Professor Astro Cat’s Stargazing continues the excellence that their previous books have laid out, but this time takes young readers to the stars.”
 —DaddyMojo

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Perfect for quarantine reading with your children!

Welcome back, stargazers! Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what a star looks like up close? Ever thought about how long it would take to walk a light-year? Join Professor Astro Cat and his friends on another stellar mission!


In this new addition to the bestselling science series, we learn all about the stars in our universe, including our own sun! From scientific discoveries to the constellations dreamed up by humans centuries ago, the adventurous and wise Professor Astro Cat will guide young readers through fascinating facts.

A fun way for budding astronomers to learn about the stars in the sky.

Author

Dominic Walliman is a YouTuber and a non-fiction children’s book author. He has a popular YouTube channel called Domain of Science and he writes the award winning Professor Astro Cat science books for children. Dominic grew up in Cheltenham UK, gained a PhD in quantum device physics from The University of Birmingham and worked for several years in the quantum computing industry in Canada. 

Ben Newman is an award-winning illustrator who has racked up an impressive list of clients including Penguin, the BBC and the New York Times, amongst many others.

Praise

“Perfect for preschoolers and elementary schoolers who are curious about the world (or rather, universe) around them, this book approaches complex topics in an easily digestible way. Learn about stars, our sun, their life cycle and where they live in this incredibly delightful and approachable book!”
YA Books Central

“The combination of beautifully simple art by Ben Newman and just detailed enough explanations by Dr. Dominic Walliman add up to an entry level education that kids will want to read. Professor Astro Cat’s Stargazing continues the excellence that their previous books have laid out, but this time takes young readers to the stars.”
 —DaddyMojo

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