The Story of Space by Catherine Barr

The Story of Space by Catherine Barr

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This beautiful follow-up to The Story of Life brings to life the story of our universe for younger children.

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The Story of Space by Catherine Barr

This beautiful follow-up toThe Story of Lifebrings to life thestory of our universe for younger children.
'A brilliantly clear and perfectly pitched account of the universe, from the moment of the big bang to life on earth in the present day'--The Huffington Post * The Huffington Post *
'Ably straddling the divide between humour and wonder. With its accessible text and welcoming design, this is a perfect book for the young space-farer' * The Guardian *

Catherine Barr worked at Greenpeace International for seven years as a wildlife and forestry campaigner and has a long-running interest in environmental issues. While working as an editor at the Natural History Museum, she researched and wrote two major summer exhibitions: Dinosaurs of the Gobi Desert and Myths and Monsters. Her previous books for Frances Lincoln Children's Books include The Story of Inventions, The Story of Life and The Story of Climate Change. She lives on a hill near Hay-on-Wye in Herefordshire with her partner and two daughters.

Steve Williams is a biologist with a degree in Marine Biology and Applied Zoology from the University of Wales.  His lifelong love of wildlife was further inspired by eight years at sea, after which he trained as a teacher, and now teaches science in a rural comprehensive school in Wales. He is a beekeeper and lives near Hay-on-Wye with his wife and two daughters.

Amy Husband studied Graphic Art at Liverpool School of Art. Her first picture book, Dear Miss, was winner of the Cambridgeshire Children’s Picture Book Award in 2010, and she also wrote and illustrated Dear Santa, in the same series. Amy lives in the East Yorkshire countryside with her husband James, working from her home studio.

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ISBN 13 9781847807489
ISBN 10 1847807488
Title The Story of Space
Author Catherine Barr
Series Story Of
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published 2017-04-06
Number of pages 40
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.