Learn about the solar system by meeting some hilarious characters who are keen to explain why they are the most important!
This book makes science learning fun and engaging for children aged 7 plus. Meet the Sun, everything in the solar system revolves around her, so surely she is most important? But what about Earth, the perfect place for people? Meanwhile Mars is sure red is best and Jupiter thinks being the biggest rules. So which really matters most?
What Matters Most is a series of humorous books for children that explain science processes with lively comic artwork and show why variety is important.
Titles in the series: Body Bits / Energy and Power / Gravity and other Forces / Materials / Plant Parts / The Sun, the Moon and the Planets
1: Which matters most?
1: The Sun: The big, hot one
1: Mercury: Hot ... and cold
1: Venus: Greenhouse gone wrong
1: Earth: Home
1: The Moon: Earths friend
1: Mars: The red planet
1: Jupiter: Huge gas giant
1: Saturn: The ringed planet
1: Uranus: The frozen giant
1: Neptune: Diamond rain?
1: Comets and asteroids: Ice and rock
1: And the winner is ...
1: Glossary
1: Solar system fact file
1: Index
Paul Mason (Author) Paul's books cover a wide range of subjects, from whether the Romans ate crisps to how to build the world's best skatepark, but he writes mostly about sport. Whether you are interested in swimming, cycling, snowboarding, surfing or another sport, Paul has probably written something that will inspire you to get out and give it a try. Paul writes in a shack by the beach, which he shares with his one-eyed surf dog, Daisy.
Nigel Baines (Illustrator) Nigel Baines is an experienced illustrator and book designer who has worked for various trade publishing houses. He is a keen walker and would like to spend half the year living on top of the Andes. His other great loves are Grantham Town Football Club and any kind of travel.
