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Books for Children

These books share the theme of space - the final frontier! They are all planet, stars and space related.

To order, please either phone (03 3745399) or email: info@mapworld.co.nz


Planets, Stars and Space



Complete Guide to Space Exploration

To infinity and beyond! This out-of-the-world adventure takes young explorers on a voyage of discovery across the universe. From the first satellites to the Moon landings, and from Mars rovers to the possible colonisation of other planets, this handy reference provides an overview of space exploration past, present and future.

Starting with a timeline of space exploration throughout the years, the book explores famous events such as the 'Space Race' and the first Moon landings, when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took the first steps on the Moon's surface in 1969.

$29.90


Daredevil's guide to Outer Space

Join our intergalactic explorers as they travel across our Solar System and beyond. Find out what it's like to live on the Moon, visit the International Space Station and fly through Saturn's rings, before you head deeper into space to escape black holes and watch stars explode.

With real-life photos, out-there illustrations, incredible facts and mind-blowing space stats, The Daredevil's Guide to Outer Space is an awe-inspiring introduction to the Universe.

$22.90


Discover Our solar System

Gaze at the beauty of our planets, Sun and Moon and learn fascinating facts about them, discover dwarf planets, comets and asteroids, find out how our solar system came into existence, and study the history and future of space exploration.

Sit back and enjoy a cosmic tour of our awe-inspiring solar system with this illuminating illustrated guide.

Aimed at children aged 8+, this exciting book makes learning a complex subject fun and accessible.

$29.90


How to be a space explorer

Everything young explorers needs to know to travel in space, covering what life in zero gravity is like, how to find your way around the solar system, and the all-important question of how to pee in a spacesuit!

Unique illustrations take kids to the heart of the action and amazing photos show what the universe is really like.

$26.90


Stars and Planet Handbook

This bright, bold handbook will answer kids most popular questions on just how our solar system works.

The amazing answers to these questions and more will be uncovered in the Stars and Planets Handbook, the perfect guide for star-spotters everywhere.

$19.90



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