Solar System

A superb 3-D book on the Solar System for enthusiasts aged 7 and over. From the birth of the Sun to the formation of the Earth, via the exploration of our solar system, it contains a wealth of information, and above all, pop-up 3-D scenes featuring fantastic 3-D dioramas like those of the rover on Mars or the first steps on the Moon. Each scene has a short legend and texts written by scientists explaining each detail. A journey through space as though you were actually there!

Author: Ian Graham
Publisher: Silver Dolphin Books
Format: 21.7 x 30.7 cm – 30 pages
Price: $ 17.95

The video below shows the French Language version.

Published on 2 June 2009

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