The Story of the Stars by Neal Layton
First came the bestselling The Story of Everything, then came the bestselling The Story of Things and now here's The Story of Stars! Find out everything you ever wanted to know about the stars told in 10 pop-up spreads by the Smarties award-winner Neal Layton. Neal's unique perspective on stars from thousands of years ago to today presents stars, solar systems and galaxies in a format accessible to the very young. Did you know that the Ancient Greeks did a join-the-dots with the night sky? Or that the sun is our nearest star? Or that stars are born, live and die just like us? With ingenious pops, flaps and tabs, and a MASSIVE pop-up of the constellations in the night sky!
Gasp and gawp at the incredible pop-ups.. hilarious, mad-cap style and lots of funny details to spot. * WRD Magazine *
Many of Neal's ideas come he says from his childhood. In the past he has worked on a lettuce farm, in a chocolate factory, a teapot factory, a book shop and has delivered papers. Neal has illustrated more than 40 books to date working with award-winning authors such as Michael Rosen and Roger McGough. Oscar and Arabella, which he both wrote and illustrated won him the Smarties prize in 2003. He now lives in Southsea, Portsmouth with his wife and two children.
| SKU | GOR006897617 |
| ISBN 13 | 9781444901122 |
| ISBN 10 | 1444901125 |
| Title | The Story of the Stars |
| Author | Neal Layton |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2013-10-03 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
