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How to Build a Planet

How to Build a Planet

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Summary

What would you do if you could build your very own planet?

Make a mighty mountain?
Invite the most incredible animals?
How about having an icy waterfall or a super space ocean?
Don’t forget to choose a shiny star for your planet, too!

Packed with facts about our amazing planet – from the wildlife that lives here to its part in the solar system – this is the perfect book for budding explorers, ecologists and astronauts!

About the authors

Moira Butterfield

Moira Butterfield is an internationally-published children’s book author writing for children from under-5 up to 12. Her many successful books include non-fiction and fiction. She lives in Bath, UK, with her family.
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Clare Elsom (Illustrator)

Clare Elsom is a children's illustrator and author who has worked on many popular series, including Flying Fergus and Furry Friends. She currently resides in Devon with her husband and young sons. In her spare time, Clare enjoys paddle boarding, tap dancing and reading about dinosaurs!
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