Packed with fun facts about the Universe, stars, planets and space exploration, an ideal gift book for anyone inspired by the wonders of our Solar System and beyond.
Charting the changing relationship between art and war this book includes likenesses of famous âEUR" and infamous âEUR" commanders, such as Francis Drake, James Cook and Horatio Nelson, but also considers the representation of men and women whose stories are often overlooked or marginalised.
Following one of the most inspiring and fascinating stories linked to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, this book centres on the life and achievements of John Harrison - designer and builder of the first accurate marine chronometers.
Published to mark the 150th anniversary of the launch of the Challenger expedition, The Challenger Expedition: Exploring the Ocean's Depths tells the story of the groundbreaking voyage that transformed our understanding of the deep sea.
No other planet in our Solar System has fascinated humankind more than Mars. Rovers currently inhabit the red planet, but will we send humans there in our lifetime?
The beautiful and elusive sights of aurorae are considered some of Earth's most mesmerising phenomena. Many strands of science explain their existence, but these enchanting light displays still hold some mysteries.
To mark NASA's Mars Exploration Program in 2021, the Royal Observatory Greenwich is republishing H.G. Wells's iconic text The War of the Worlds in its original entirety serialised in Pearson's Magazine in 1907.
Young James Robson, the ship's cook, takes great pride in cooking a hearty breakfast for the Cutty Sark's captain every morning. But one day, when getting ready to leave London, James discovers that the ship has run out of tea, a CRUCIAL element to the Captain's breakfast! Join James as he sets off on an adventure around the world.
Teach your little ones all about the seaside through numbers with this charming board book. Designed for young readers from 18 months, with beautiful illustrations of easily recognised nautical words.
It's time to discover the Solar System! Designed for ages 7-11, this brilliant guide is perfect for fact-hungry space cadets! With contribution from real astronomers working at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, it contains short explanations of each planet, with fascinating facts, quizzes, and did-you-know features.
This quirky compendium of nautical stories, facts, figures and miscellany is a must-have for all the salty sea-dogs out there. From stories of dramatic voyages, myths, superstitions, famous sea battles and our greatest explorers, this charming book brings together the expertise of world-leading curators into a pocket-sized volume.
Blast off into outer space with this amazing sticker activity book! Solve intergalactic puzzles, colour and draw, and even get your first Teddy Space Agency certificate. The perfect activity book for budding astronomers.
Following one of the most inspiring and fascinating stories linked to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, this book centres on the life and achievements of John Harrison - designer and builder of the first accurate marine timekeepers.