Recipe for a Solar System

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Dive into the cosmos with **Recipe for a Solar System**, a unique **astronomy cookbook** that creatively explores the formation of our universe! Written by esteemed author ***Professor Raman Prinja***, this delightful book is crafted for space enthusiasts of all ages. Discover how stardust, solar winds, and cosmic ingredients came together over billions of years, forming our solar system from the monumental events of the Big Bang to the present day.

With its engaging narrative, young readers will learn about the fascinating connections between humanity and celestial bodies—sharing the stories of frozen seas on distant planets and understanding the unusual tilt of Uranus linked to the craters on our Moon, all caused by ancient cosmic impacts. This captivating journey through our galaxy is visually brought to life with vibrant illustrations by ***Kristina Kister***.

Each exciting step teaches readers how to blend planetesimals, stir the solar nebula pot, and sprinkle dwarf planets and moons into the mix! The end of the book enhances the experience with a selection of food-based recipes, allowing families to bring the flavors of astronomy into their kitchen. **Recipe for a Solar System** is more than just a book—it's an adventure that combines learning with fun, making astronomy delicious.

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Condition: **BRAND NEW**
ISBN: **9781526322418**
Year: **2023**
Publisher: **Hachette Children's Books**

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526322418
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hachette Children's Books


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Assemble the ingredients of our solar system as it forms over billions of years - from the very first supernova to today!



For space lovers of all ages, get to know our solar system in a fun and memorable way! It's an 'astronomy cook book' with ingredients that include stardust and solar winds! Professor Raman Prinja, a true expert when it comes to cosmic ingredients, breaks down the steps that formed our little corner of the Universe.



In Recipe for a Solar System, readers experience the coming together of the remnants of the Big Bang. Through this recipe process, we can see the amazing connects between us - humanity - and, for example, the frozen seas on distant planets. And we can appreciate the relationship between the wonky tilt of Uranus and the craters we know so well on the surface of our Moon. Here's a hint: they were all caused by powerful impacts with stray cosmic bodies in the early days of the Solar System.



You've never seen space science like this, with each step brought to life through fiery illustrations by Kristina Kister. Every page builds upon the last and shows you how to assemble dashes of planetesimals, to stir the solar nebula cooking pot, add a sprinkling of dwarf planets and cook a big batch of moons.



And don't miss the food-based baking recipes at the end of the book, where you can take the space fun into the kitchen and enjoy the results. Making astronomy delicious!



From the international award-winning author of Planetarium, Wonders of the Night Sky and The Future of t

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