How do we know Earth isn't flat? What are the benefits of space exploration, and is it good value? How and why do scientists study the Universe? This series answers questions like these, while tackling key curriculum topics relating to Earth, Space, and the Universe. The series encourages critical thinking to support the modern science curriculum and includes features on "space science in the home" and "what it means for us", showing the relevance of space science to our everyday lives.

 

This book is part of a book series called Raintree Freestyle-Earth, Space, And Beyond .

This book is aimed at the following children: primary school, secondary school .

There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by Capstone Global Library Ltd .

The author, Ian Graham, is a full-time writer of books and magazines, specialising in technology. Robert Snedden is an established and successful writer for children, speacilising in science subjects. Andrew Solway has written over 60 books for children. He won the UK Literacy Association's award for best non-fiction children's book in 2004. John Farndon has written many books for children, specialising in popular science and astronomy. He has twice been shortlisted for the "Copus Science Book Prize. " Ting and Neil Morris are experienced authors who have written successfully on a wide range of topics for children.