Planets - (Big Science for Little Minds) by John Devolle

About the Book

This book will blow your child's mind! Big Science explained simply: How fast does the Earth spin? Why don't we all float up into space? What would happen if you tried to eat spaghetti on Mars? Planets takes you on a fun-filled adventure through space, from little Mercury and terribly stinky Venus all the way to Neptune, where you hardly ever get to have a birthday party! Along the way you'll discover the amazing worlds that make up the solar system and find out why Earth is the perfect place to live.

Book Synopsis

This book will blow your child's mind! Big Science explained simply

The perfect picturebook to introduce little minds to big ideas!

Planets combines bold, colourful illustrations with jokes and incredible science facts to take young readers on a fun-filled journey across the solar system. On the way they will learn all about the planets, and find out the answers to such important questions as: Why does Venus smell so bad? Why aren't there many birthday parties on Neptune? and What would happen if you tried to eat your dinner on Mars?

About the Author

John Devolle studied Fine Art at the University of Westminster and has since run an art gallery in East London, been a graphic designer / art director, and, since 2010, worked as an illustrator on numerous children's books. John currently lives and works in London.