Kingdom of the Sun by Jacqueline Mitton
In this magical picture information book, Dr Jacqueline Mitton, distinguished writer and lecturer on astronomy, creates a remarkable introduction to the planets in our solar system. Dr Mitton describes each planet in vivid and poetic prose, drawing on the most up-to-date scientific information. She also tells of the gods the planets are named after, and examines the relationships between the contemporary facts and the ancient myths. Punctuated by Christina Ballit's stunning illustrations, this is an educational tour de force, drawing on the ancients' fascination with the Universe to give children and exciting and accessible introduction to the planets.
This beautiful information picture book is an exciting introduction to the mysteries of the night sky, stars and galaxiesBooks for Keeps
Dr Jacqueline Mitton holds an MA in physics from the University of Oxford and a Doctorate in astrophysics from the University of Cambridge. A distinguished writer on astronomy, she is also the Public Relations Officer for the Royal Astronomical Society. Asteroid 4027 was named Mitton for Jacqueline and her husband, astronomer Simon Mitton, by the International Astronomical Union in 1990. Christina Balit studied at Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art. In 1982 she won a Thames Television Travelling Design Bursary and illustrated Report to Greco by Niko Kazantisakis. She has exhibited widely and is also a playwright.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780711217683 |
| ISBN 10 | 0711217688 |
| Title | Kingdom of the Sun |
| Author | Jacqueline Mitton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2001-10-04 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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