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A 500-piece puzzle of our beautiful night sky This stunning puzzle illustrated by celebrated artist Sara Boccaccini Meadows depicts the planets and moons of our solar system with a beautiful starry night sky backdrop. The silver foil and textured box contain a 500-piece puzzle and double-sided poster, making this a perfect gift to bring the family together. Refer to the poster to see how your completed puzzle should look, then flip it over to discover facts, quizzes, and activities on the reverse side.

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Discover 15 stars, planets and constellations, and learn how to spot them in this spellbinding introduction to the night sky for all budding astronomers and astronauts. Understand the phases of the moon, learn to navigate by the North Star and discover how to travel through space and time from your own window. Follow the accessible descriptions of how to locate famous constellations and asterisms, including Orion's Belt, the Plough and the Great Bear. Then read the mythology and folklore associated with the night sky - from the man in the moon to Orion the Hunter - as the book uncovers how humankind has its history woven into the constellations that light up our skies. This book has stunning illustrations throughout and is theperfect introduction to the night sky for children everywhere. The perfect introduction to our solar system for readers aged 5+ · Discover famous constellations including Orion, the Great Bear, the Little Bear and the Plough and discover the mythology associated with them · Learn how to spot the North Star and all the planets · Explore curriculum science: understand the phases of the moon and the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse · Written by NASA science writer Noelia González · Gorgeous artwork on every page from bestselling illustrator Sara Boccaccini Meadows Words of praise for this book: "This book is stunning! It's wonderfully tactile and the illustrations are sumptuous and opulent" - Juno Magazine

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"This guide to plants and how to grow them is a thing of beauty" ― i News "An exceptionally good-looking volume" ― The Bookseller Grow BEAUTY. Grow COMPANIONSHIP. Grow FLAVOUR. Grow PLANTS! Discover 15 plants and fungi with heroic powers, then learn how to grow them. Meet their surprising relatives (the tasty tomato is a cousin of deadly nightshade!) and unearth their interesting histories (lettuce was the first vegetable to be grown in space!). Then follow step-by-step instructions to grow and care for each one, whether you have a big backyard garden or a sunny windowsill. Written by horticulturalist Riz Reyes and fully illustrated by Sara Boccaccini Meadows, this is the perfect introduction to growing plants for families everywhere.

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What if we could help to save our planet through small habit changes in our homes? Learn what you can do right now to live a greener life your carbon footprint with this inspiring, accessible, stunningly illustrated book based on Eduardo Garcia's popular New York Times column.Award-winning climate journalist Eduardo Garcia offers a deeply researched and user-friendly guide to the things we can do every day to fight climate change. Based on his popular New York Times column "One Thing You Can Do," this fully illustrated book proposes simple solutions for an overwhelming problem. No lectures here - just accessible and inspiring ideas to slash emissions and waste in our daily lives, with over 350 explanatory illustrations by talented painter Sara Boccaccini Meadows.In each chapter, Garcia digs into the issue, explaining how everyday choices lead to carbon emissions, then delivers a wealth of 'Things You Can Do' to make a positive impact, such as:- Eat a climate-friendly diet - Reduce food waste- Save energy at home- Adopt zero-waste practicesPrinted on environmentally-friendly paper and delivering a decisive hit of knowledge with every turn of the page, Things You Can Do is the book for people who want to know more - and do more - to save the planet.

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This beautiful pack of 30 cards is perfect for every budding star gazer! Each card features a different constellation, planet or star to spot in the night sky, with stunning artwork on one side, and easy-to-follow guidance on the reverse. Learn how to find the North Star, understand the phases of the moon, find all the planets in our solar system, discover the science behind eclipses and explore iconic constellations include Orion, the Plough and the Great Bear. Every object is visible with the naked eye, meaning no telescopes are necessary. An introductory booklet includes a night sky map and guidance for young astronomers aged 5+. -30 cards each featuring a different star, planet or constellation to spot -Learn how to locate the North Star and all the planets in the Solar System -Explore iconic constellations including Orion, the Plough and the Great Bear -Understand the phases of the moon -Discover the science behind eclipses -Includes a night sky map -Every object is visible with the naked eye; no telescopes are necessary -Perfect for budding astronomers aged 5+

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