Pre-order Releases Mar 9, 2027
The Planets: The Definitive Visual Guide to Our Solar System
by DK
From $28.00 / copy at 25+ copies; lower per-copy prices at higher quantities (see Volume pricing) As low as $24.80 at 1,000+
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About the book
The Planets
These and more are all to be found in The Planets.
The Sun’s gravity holds in thrall eight planets, each with an entourage of moons, as well as dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets. The Planets takes you on a dazzling visual tour. From the Solar System’s fiery heart, travel to rocky worlds such as tiny Mercury scorched by the Sun. Then witness Venus swathed in a sulfurous haze, and go to the outer reaches to visit planets such as gas giant Jupiter, which is 120 times the size of Earth.
Using 3-D models and photography from NASA and the European Space Agency, The Planets describes each one, as well as the extraordinary endeavors of space exploration.
Edited by space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, this book is enthralling reading for everyone interested in astronomy and space exploration.
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Details
- Publisher
- DK
- Author
- DK
- Format
- Hardcover
- Release date
- Mar 9, 2027
- ISBN-13
- 9798217315789
- Pages
- 256
- Carton quantity
- 1 copies
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The Planets for groups: pricing
Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart. No codes, no account needed.
| Copies | Price per copy | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 25 – 99 | $28.00 | 30% off list |
| 100 – 249 | $27.20 | 32% off list |
| 250 – 499 | $26.40 | 34% off list |
| 500 – 999 | $25.60 | 36% off list |
| 1,000+ | $24.80 | 38% off list |
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Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart, with no code needed. Price per copy: 25 to 99 copies, $28.00 (30% off list); 100 to 249 copies, $27.20 (32% off list); 250 to 499 copies, $26.40 (34% off list); 500 to 999 copies, $25.60 (36% off list); 1,000+ copies, $24.80 (38% off list). Need a different quantity, or a quote to forward for approval? Ask a specialist and we will confirm pricing before you pay.
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