Theia
Description
Discover how one BIG cosmic collision gave us the Moon, tilted the Earth, and kicked off the most magical rhythm of all-the four seasons-in this graphic-novel inspired story all about Theia.
Meet Theia-a small planet with a big destiny. She didn't just crash into Earth... she changed it forever!
Travel back 4.5 billion years, when Theia slammed into young Earth. From that colossal crash, the Moon was born. Earth began to wobble... and the seasons came to life.
This hilarious, science-packed comic-book adventure is perfect for curious, fact-loving readers.
COMIC BOOK INSPIRATION: With comic book panels throughout, this book encourages independent reading and brings the birth of the Moon to life.
PERFECT FOR RELUCTANT READERS: Bite-sized, laugh-out-loud text is perfect for kids who are just beginning their journey of falling in love with books.
EXPRESSIVE, HILARIOUS ARTWORK: Theia's story comes to brilliant life in this nonfiction STEM book.
Perfect for:
- Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a book about science and astronomy to share with kids
- Teachers, educators, and librarians seeking beautiful and engaging nonfiction books
- Anyone looking for a distinctive gift for a child who loves outer space
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Saskia Gwinn is an author of children's books. She has worked in children's publishing for nearly 20 years, crafting best-selling, award-winning nonfiction books to inspire kids on almost everything from how time began to the silliest things in the world today. She lives in Hertfordshire with her two boys who hope dinosaurs will one day revisit Earth.
Katie Cottle is a freelance illustrator and picture book maker living and working in Bristol, UK. Originally from Swansea, she moved to Bristol to study illustration at University of the West of England and hasn't left since graduating in 2017. She is the illustrator of several popular children's books, and the 2017 winner of the Batsford Prize for Children's Book Illustration. She has also received the 'Highly Commended' accolade at the Macmillan Prize for Illustration on numerous occasions.