Topographical survey of Belgium at 1:50, 000 from the country’s national survey organization, Nationaal Geografisch Instituut / Institut Géographique National. Contour interval varies according to the terrain, from 2.5 metres in the coastal areas to 10 metres in the Ardennes. The maps provide all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale & in addition have an unusually large amount of vegetation and/or land use information (different types of woodlands, gardens, orchards, heath, etc). Each standard sheet covers Approx. 32 x 20 km / 20 x 12 miles, with larger maps published for the border or coastal areas. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, with margin ticks for latitude & longitude at intervals of 1`. Map legend & a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.PLEASE NOTE: the Long-Distance Footpaths Map of Belgium at 1:300, 000 is overprinted with the grid for the 1:50, 000 topographic survey, showing the exact coverage of each sheet. Stanfords keeps as regular stock 50K maps for the World War I battlefields around the Ypres, Messines & Passchendaele, & for the area of the Battle of Waterloo. Maps for other regions can be supplied as special orders – to see the list of all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

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Take an incredible journey through Space, starting from a launchpad on earth, to the solar system, the Milky Way & beyond, & finally to the very edges of the visible universe. Featuring the latest spectacular images from NASA & other sources, including more than 100 pictures released during the last two years, makes this a journey of a lifetime. Discover the technology & spacecrafts behind these extraordinary journeys, learn more about planets, asteroids, & galaxies as they are introduced & supported with explanatory artworks & find out about the important discoveries that have been made. ...

My Space Infographic Sticker Activities is an interactive journey through our Solar System. Blast off with astronauts from planet Earth into space to learn the facts & figures about how far you can jump on the Moon, how long it would take to drive to the Sun, & build an astronauts space suit out of stickers. Packed with fact-based stickering, colouring & searching activities to help you remember all of the fascinating facts, My Space Infographic Sticker Activity Book is a bold, bright & beautiful book that will take your imagination on an exciting journey.

Includes:: over 200 stickers & printed on high-quality paper that`s perfect to colour in with felt-tips or crayons, this book is ideal for long journeys, rainy days & a great gift for curious children.

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Space Academy is an astronaut training course that shows children how to pilot different kinds of space craft. The second in the series, the book is divided into three types of spread that encourage the child to imagine their journey into space. Astronaut School looks at the science & technology of space & space travel. In Orbit is based in space, teaching the child step by step how to pilot different types of space craft in various launches & touch downs. The final ID section pages explain how to identify different kinds of spacecraft. Feature boxes include a checklist of things to remember, fast facts with fascinating tips & trivia, plus step-by-step sequences detailing how to make specific manoeuvres. There are photographs of spacecraft in action throughout. The science of space is explained through clear diagrams & artwork. At the back of the book, there`s an ID section that gives the stats & facts about different spacecraft, including rockets, shuttles, satellites & surface rovers. ...

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For space enthusiasts, science lovers, & star gazers, the newly revised edition of National Geographic`s enduring guide to space, with a new introduction by American hero Buzz Aldrin, combines thoroughly updated maps, lavish photographs, & elegant illustrations to chart the solar system, the universe, & beyond. A guided tour of the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy, the universe, & beyond, with detailed maps & fascinating imagery from recent space missions partnered with clear, authoritative scientific information. Starting with the sun & moving outward into space, acclaimed science writer & physicist James Trefil illuminates each planet, the most important moons, significant asteroids, & other objects in our solar system. Moving beyond, he explains what we know about the Milky Way & other galaxies beyond--and how we know it. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of his moonwalk, astronaut & American hero Buzz Aldrin offers a special section on Earth`s moon & its essential role in space exploration past & future. ...

Spacedog`s lonely mission is nearly over, & it`s nearly time for him to go home. But one perilous rescue attempt later, & he finds himself with an Astrocat aboard his ship. But everyone knows Spacedogs & Astrocats are sworn enemies...aren`t they? & then they encounter a Moustronaut in peril, in this intergalactic romp by awardwinner Mini Grey. ...

Take your child on an incredible journey through our solar system & beyond with the new edition of this first reference for young space explorers. Help your child discover all about our universe: from comets & constellations, to black holes & the Big Bang, they'll explore awesome places & visit the far reaches of space. Watch as they gaze at the stars with the world's biggest & best telescopes & blast off on a mission to the moon to explore the gas giants Jupiter & Saturn. Plus, they'll find some astonishing answers to the big question: Is there other life out there? Full of bite-sized facts, curiosity quizzes & special 'weird-or-what' features kids will love getting their teeth into, there's lots to see & explore. It is perfect for homework or just for fun. Go ahead, let your children's imagination blast off into the cosmos! ...

Presenting the latest exciting findings on space exploration & research & cutting-edge, spectacular views of the universe that technology is bringing back to Earth, all in one ultimate reference book. Authored by David A. Aguilar of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, the ” National Geographic Space Encyclopedia” is ideal for the family bookshelf, providing both accessible information for school reports & compelling reading on the mysteries beyond our world. ...