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Giles Sparrow

    September 4, 1970
    Giles Sparrow
    Space
    Spaceflight
    Mars
    Spaceflight
    Cosmos
    Hubble. Window on the Universe
    • 2025

      Explore the outer planets of the solar system through an engaging guide designed for space travelers. This book offers essential insights and tips for navigating key cosmic destinations, providing readers with a unique perspective on these distant worlds. Discover fascinating facts and details that enhance your understanding of the universe beyond Earth. Perfect for aspiring astronauts and space enthusiasts alike, it serves as an informative companion for anyone intrigued by the mysteries of outer space.

      The Space Traveller's Guide: The Outer Planets
    • 2025

      Explore the inner planets of the solar system with practical tips for space travelers. This engaging guide offers an informative tour of essential cosmic destinations, highlighting unique features and fascinating facts about each planet. Perfect for aspiring astronauts and space enthusiasts, it provides insights that make the vastness of space feel more accessible and intriguing.

      The Space Traveller's Guide: Earth and the Inner Planets
    • 2024

      The New Space Encyclopedia

      Space Travel, Stars and Planets, Astronomy, and More!

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Exploring the wonders of space, this beautifully illustrated hardback encyclopedia captivates young readers with stunning full-color photography. It covers a wide array of topics, from asteroids and auroras to the Milky Way and the moons of Jupiter. Engaging chapters delve into the search for extraterrestrial life and the mysteries of supermassive black holes, providing a comprehensive and fascinating resource for aspiring astronomers and curious minds alike.

      The New Space Encyclopedia
    • 2024

      Spin to Survive: Deep Space Danger

      Decide Your Destiny with a Pop-Out Fortune Spinner!

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Set aboard a spaceship facing imminent disaster, this thrilling installment of the series immerses readers in a high-stakes survival scenario. As the characters navigate the challenges of deep space, they must confront their fears and work together to overcome the dangers that threaten their lives. With intense action and unexpected twists, the narrative captures the essence of resilience and teamwork in the face of overwhelming odds.

      Spin to Survive: Deep Space Danger
    • 2024

      The Space Book

      A Journey Through Our Incredible Universe

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Explore the cosmos through a visually stunning encyclopedia that covers everything from the Big Bang to the Extremely Large Telescope. Packed with captivating photographs and CGI artwork, this guide is grounded in the latest astronomical research. Designed for children aged eight and above, it serves as an engaging and authoritative introduction to space and astronomy. As part of the Children's Discovery Library series, it combines vibrant visuals with fascinating facts, making it an excellent resource for home learning.

      The Space Book
    • 2024

      Can We Live on Mars?

      Mind Mappers--Making Difficult Subjects Easy to Understand

      • 72 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Explore the intricacies of traveling to Mars, including essential information on transportation, potential settlement locations, and survival strategies. This guide offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities of life on the Red Planet, making it an exciting resource for aspiring space travelers and enthusiasts alike.

      Can We Live on Mars?
    • 2023
    • 2023

      "Expert science writer Giles Sparrow takes readers on a journey through time and space, from the Big Bang to black holes, to study solar eclipses, shooting stars, supernovas and much more. Children can explore key ideas in astronomy and the scientists who made these discoveries, including Galileo, Henrietta Swan Leavitt and Albert Einstein. Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and accessible information which kids will relish sharing them with friends and family!" --

      Astronomy for Curious Kids
    • 2021

      The New Children's Encyclopedia

      Science, Animals, Human Body, Space, and More!

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Richly illustrated and designed, this children's encyclopedia offers a wealth of knowledge across various topics, including space science, the animal kingdom, and the human body. With full-color photographs, illustrations, and diagrams, it presents information in an engaging and accessible manner. Ideal as both a reference guide and a captivating read, it is filled with intriguing facts that will inspire curiosity and learning in young readers.

      The New Children's Encyclopedia
    • 2021

      Recently retired, Dr Sparrow reveals with refreshing candour and dark humour the most memorable experiences of his career as a rural GP. From sewing back on a patient’s chiselled finger on a call-out, and the emergency countryside delivery inspired by James Herriot, to suddenly remembering the body left in the back of a Volvo, and a small oversight that blew up the local crematorium, Dr Sparrow spares no blushes.

      Diary of a Rural GP: Hilarious True Stories from a Country Practice