Biscuit crumbs in space. How big is infinity?

German, Heino Falcke, Dagmar Falcke, 2024
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Product details

This book encourages children to never stop asking big questions "Daddy, how big is the sky?" is one of Jana's big evening questions. Looking at the starry sky makes her feel as small as a biscuit crumb.
Fortunately, her dad is an astrophysicist and answers Jana's curiosity with answers that are both easy to understand and fascinating. Together they go on a journey through the universe. And Jana keeps on asking: How does a star form? What is a black hole? And what lies beyond our Milky Way? Using Jana's torch, the two send messages of light into the sky. After just a heartbeat, the flashing light can be seen on the moon! The day after her best friend's funeral, Jana wonders whether her grandma will be able to see the light greeting. Maybe. Astrophysicist Heino Falcke and his wife, primary school teacher Dagmar Falcke, take us on a journey through the universe into the vastness of space. From the comfort of a child's bedroom - didactically prepared and narrated in dialogue. An exciting STEM read-aloud non-fiction book that also touches on philosophical questions. With impressive and informative illustrations by Gareth RyansBig questions answered simply and thoroughlyIntergalactic team of authors: astrophysicist + primary school teacherWith interdisciplinary teaching impulses for use in primary schoolsFascinating high-quality photos and video material via QR codeAmazing aha-experiences - also guaranteed for adults.

Key specifications

Book type
Children's book
Language
German
Minimum age
5 years
Author
Dagmar Falcke
Heino Falcke
Number of pages
96
Book cover
Hard cover
Year
2024
Item number
41968337

General information

Publisher
Category
Manufacturer no.
737372473
Release date
13.3.2024

Book properties

Book type
Children's book
Language
German
Author
Dagmar Falcke
Heino Falcke
Year
2024
Number of pages
96
Edition
2
Book cover
Hard cover
Minimum age
5 years

Product dimensions

Height
240 mm
Width
171 mm
Weight
365 g

Package dimensions

Length
27 cm
Width
18 cm
Height
4 cm
Weight
356 g

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  • S. Fischer Publishing
  • 1.Brunnen
  • 1.CBJ
  • 1.DTV
  • 1.Egmont Schneiderbuch

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  • S. Fischer Publishing
  • 1.Ars Edition
  • 1.Carlsen
  • 1.Ravensburger
  • 1.tiptoi

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  • S. Fischer Publishing
  • 1.Egmont Schneiderbuch
  • 2.Magellan
  • 3.Tessloff
  • 3.Thienemann
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