Wonders of the Moon
Exploring the greatness of our cosmic companion
Will be published approx. on 13. August 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-5263-2699-7 (ISBN)
Description
The must-have read for the next generation of Moon-landers, from international-award-winning author Professor Raman Prinja, Jan Bielecki and Royal Observatory Greenwich - explore the science of our cosmic companion and the wonder of how we get there.
For the first time in over 50 years, humans are planning to set foot on the Moon again, and we've watched as inspiring astronauts orbited its dark side, travelling further from Earth than ever before. Wonders of the Moon is the perfect companion for these historic moments, filled with key science learning as well as up-close details of the Moon and the amazing tech that carries us there. From the Artemis missions, to the enormous potential of the vast swathes of water ice on the Moon, and plans for a base on the surface, readers age 9+ will learn so much about the brightest light in their night sky.
The book is part of a visually stunning series that takes an authoritative look at fascinating topics, including: Wonders of the Night Sky / The Future of the Universe / The Wonders of Time / Wonders of the Mind
For the first time in over 50 years, humans are planning to set foot on the Moon again, and we've watched as inspiring astronauts orbited its dark side, travelling further from Earth than ever before. Wonders of the Moon is the perfect companion for these historic moments, filled with key science learning as well as up-close details of the Moon and the amazing tech that carries us there. From the Artemis missions, to the enormous potential of the vast swathes of water ice on the Moon, and plans for a base on the surface, readers age 9+ will learn so much about the brightest light in their night sky.
The book is part of a visually stunning series that takes an authoritative look at fascinating topics, including: Wonders of the Night Sky / The Future of the Universe / The Wonders of Time / Wonders of the Mind
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 284 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-5263-2699-7 (9781526326997)
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Persons
Raman Prinja (Author)
Multi-award-winning author, Professor Raman Prinja, is Head of Department for Astronomy at University College London. He is dedicated to the belief that it is hugely important to promote awareness of astronomy and physics to as wide an audience as possible, and especially to motivate and inspire the next generation of Universe explorers. As part of Professor Prinja's outreach, he has written several books on astronomy to share the excitement of the Universe with laypersons, parents, teachers and, above all, young people.
Jan Bielecki (Illustrator)
Jan Bielecki is a Polish-Swedish illustrator and designer living in London. He mainly works with children's books and has illustrated fiction, picture books and non-fiction. Some of the topics he has covered include human anatomy, wrestling trolls, the scope of the Universe and slimy monsters.
Multi-award-winning author, Professor Raman Prinja, is Head of Department for Astronomy at University College London. He is dedicated to the belief that it is hugely important to promote awareness of astronomy and physics to as wide an audience as possible, and especially to motivate and inspire the next generation of Universe explorers. As part of Professor Prinja's outreach, he has written several books on astronomy to share the excitement of the Universe with laypersons, parents, teachers and, above all, young people.
Jan Bielecki (Illustrator)
Jan Bielecki is a Polish-Swedish illustrator and designer living in London. He mainly works with children's books and has illustrated fiction, picture books and non-fiction. Some of the topics he has covered include human anatomy, wrestling trolls, the scope of the Universe and slimy monsters.