Unravel the complexities of Space with this ideal resource for the Earth and Beyond QCA unit at Key Stage 2.This series answers questions about the universe, concentrating on specific planets or astral bodies in each book. Text is updated by expert consultant to take new discoveries and missions into account. Fact files sum up the main properties of each of the astral bodies discussed in the books, covering external, surface and internal features.

 

This book is part of a book series called Universe Series .

This book is suitable for Key Stage 2. KS2 covers school years 4, 5 and 6, and ages 8-11 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks. This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Capstone Global Library Ltd .

Raman Prinja is Professor of Astrophysics at University College London. In addition to researching astronomy, he has written various science books for children.