Dr Sheila Kanani

Dr Sheila Kanani

  • 5 stars across 12 books
Dr Sheila Kanani (Author)
Dr Sheila Kanani is a space cadet, with her head high up in the clouds, even though her feet are firmly on planet Earth. Sheila became interested in space and astronomy at the age of 13 and her passion sky-rocketed from there. She has a PhD in planetary science and her favourite planet is Saturn. Her favourite 'work' interests are teaching GCSE Astronomy and giving public talks to audiences of all ages and sizes, while representing her place of work, the Royal Astronomical Society, which she adores.

Outside of astronomy, Sheila loves to play hockey and the saxophone, enjoys listening to records and dancing like no one is watching with her husband and young son, and curling up on the sofa with an excellent book and her six-fingered cat. Sheila's love of writing began when she was nine and she started a daily journal, which she has kept (mostly) up to date ever since!
6th June 2019

How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs

Shortlisted for the 2020 Blue Peter Book Awards Discover what it's really like to be an astronaut, and all of the othe... MoreHow to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs

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15th February 2024

Can You Get Jellyfish in Space? A World Book Day 2024 Mini Book

You've probably heard of dogs in space. Maybe even chimpanzees. But jellyfish? Almost certainly not!Join Dr Sheila Kanan... MoreCan You Get Jellyfish in Space? A World Book Day 2024 Mini Book

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8th November 2018

The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama is:A First Lady of the United States of America.A lawyerAn inspiration As well as a writer, activist and ... MoreThe Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama

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5th September 2019

The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks was:An activist A campaigner for equal rights An inspirationRosa Parks, the woman known for refusing to give ... MoreThe Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks

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8th October 2020

The Extraordinary Life of Amelia Earhart

Ameila Earhart was:A pilot A record-breaker An inspirationAmeila Earhart broke flying records, wrote best-selling books,... MoreThe Extraordinary Life of Amelia Earhart

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17th April 2025

Can You Get Music on the Moon?: The amazing science of sound and space

Did you know....That sound travels faster underwater?Or that crickets hear with their knees?Or that astronauts have play... MoreCan You Get Music on the Moon?: The amazing science of sound and space

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2nd April 2026

Can You Get Music on the Moon?: The amazing science of sound and space

Did you know....That sound travels faster underwater?Or that crickets hear with their knees?Or that astronauts have play... MoreCan You Get Music on the Moon?: The amazing science of sound and space

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