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Simon Abbott, Author
Series: Encyclopedia
Imprint: Wayland
Publication date: September 24, 2026
Category: Encyclopaedias (Children's / Teenage)
ISBN: 9781526330154
Series: Encyclopedia
Imprint: Wayland
Publication date: March 25, 2027
Category: Encyclopaedias (Children's / Teenage)
ISBN: 9781526330178
Do you want to know more about our solar system? This book is perfect for filling curious minds with fun facts about our place in space and our incredible galaxy.
Visit each remarkable planet within our solar system and find out what makes them so unique. Discover fascinating facts about moons, stars and asteroids as we uncover the secrets of space. Get to know the astronauts and astronomers who explore our solar system, and glimpse into the future of space exploration.
Key topics include: planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids and meteors, stars, space travel and exploration.
Simon Abbott’s series of encyclopedias feature accessible text paired with bright, colourful artwork, ideal for readers aged 7+, and supports both school and home learning. Collect the whole series and learn about Animals, Dinosaurs and Planet Earth.
Simon Abbott has been designing and illustrating children’s books for fifteen years. Whether he is drawing astronauts, dinosaurs or monkeys swinging through trees, his bold colours and fun-filled characters are guaranteed to make children smile. Simon lives in Suffolk, with his partner Sally, and three sons Jack, Nathan and Alfie.