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And even today, when Moon walking and people in space suits seem less relevant to us than climate change and conflicts here on Earth, she shows how everything from medicine to mobile phones is affected by space technology, and how a new generation of entrepreneurs have kick-started a new story with the stars.This is an inspirational and enlightening introduction to the importance of space to everyone, and why we should all learn to Look Up.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56221447160181,"sku":"9780008358310","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008358310_e643adbf-1bf1-40ce-bfe0-021e55d18565.jpg?v=1785659107"},{"product_id":"9780008539177","title":"Robot Space Explorers","description":"Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. 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