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I-Spy In The Night Sky: What Can You Spot?

Packed with interesting information about the planets and stars, this book is host to a range of vibrant images of astronomical features. With top tips on how to spot everything from constellations to auroras, it won`t be long before they have enough points to claim an i-SPY In the Night Sky certificate. From stars and comets to eclipses and satellites, this book is full of tips and tricks for gazing at the night sky. Learn about astronomy so that you`ll be prepared to spot a variety of exciting features whenever you`re outside after dark! * spy it - up to 200 fun things to spot around you * spot it - tick it off when you see it * score it - score points for each spot and send off for your official i-SPY certificate Children will love using this fun and fascinating i-SPY book!

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Packed with interesting information about the planets & stars, this book is host to a range of vibrant images of astronomical features. With top tips on how to spot everything from constellations to auroras, it won`t be long before they have enough points to claim an i-SPY In the Night Sky certificate. From stars & comets to eclipses & satellites, this book is full of tips & tricks for gazing at the night sky. Learn about astronomy so that you`ll be prepared to spot a variety of exciting features whenever you`re outside after dark! * spy it
- up to 200 fun things to spot around you * spot it
- tick it off when you see it * score it
- score points for each spot & send off for your official i-SPY certificate Children will love using this fun & fascinating i-SPY book!

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.

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