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Revised and updated, the new edition of this three-dimensional information book encourages children to study interesting data about each of the planets. Larger trim size and additional spread.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Child's Play (International) Ltd","offers":[{"title":"268mm x 245mm","offer_id":41878926917826,"sku":"9781846435942","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/6313\/4402\/products\/9781846435942_20our_20solar_20system.jpg?v=1649853274"},{"product_id":"9781786281852","title":"Polonius the Pit Pony","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten by Richard O'Neill\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated by Feronia Parker Thomas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Polonius the pit pony escapes from the coal mine he's worked in all his life, he joins a family of Travellers. Although he enjoys the freedom and the fresh air that their lifestyle offers, he wishes he could give something back to the family in return. 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