SuitabookFinding a place in the Universe
Henry and Rosie identify their location through progressively wider geographical and astronomical frames, from street and country to hemisphere, planet, solar system and beyond.
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Robin Hirst - Author
A playful way to connect an ordinary address with increasingly large astronomical scales. Henry and Rosie’s confidence gives the subject a child-focused entry point, while the illustrations appear important to exploring the Universe.
Henry Wilson and his sister Rosie know exactly where they live - and not just the street, the town and the country. They know their place in space. With fabulously detailed illustrations by bestselling illustrator Roland Harvey and Joe Levine, this book will enthral children and awaken their curiosity about the Universe.To the astonishment of the bus driver, Henry and Rosie are able to give their complete address, right down to their hemisphere, their planet, their solar system - and beyond. My Place in Space is the perfect way to introduce children to the wonders of astronomy. Originally published in 1989, this brand new edition will enthral a whole new generation of stargazers.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA playful way to connect an ordinary address with increasingly large astronomical scales. Henry and Rosie’s confidence gives the subject a child-focused entry point, while the illustrations appear important to exploring the Universe.
Henry and Rosie identify their location through progressively wider geographical and astronomical frames, from street and country to hemisphere, planet, solar system and beyond.
Notice how the book moves from familiar places to the hemisphere, planet, solar system and beyond. Ask what each new level adds, and pause over illustrations rather than rushing through the sequence.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the current material supports only a cautious reading.
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