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Henry Wilson and his sister Rosie possess an extraordinary awareness of their exact location – from street to country, and even to their specific hemisphere, planet, and solar system. In this engaging juvenile text, their precise address sparks wonder and curiosity about astronomy. Illustrations by Roland Harvey and Joe Levine bring the book’s scientific concepts to life, making the universe accessible and exciting for children. The book offers a clear, factual introduction to cosmological ideas while celebrating the joy of discovery.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Science/Astronomy
Authors: Robin Hirst
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