Exploring Space - From Galileo to the Mars Rover and Beyond (Paperback)

A fascinating account of space exploration with lavish cross-section illustrations by Stephen Biesty, covering early astronomy, rockets, the Space Race and the future of space-travel.

The extraordinary story of space exploration, from Galileo's telescope to the launch of the International Space Station – and beyond! Martin Jenkins' accessible and wide-ranging narrative covers early astronomy, the history of flight, the Space Race, the day-to-day of astronauts in the International Space Station and the possibility of extraterrestrial life, and considers where future missions might take us. Stephen Biesty's magnificent cross-section illustrations lay bare the intricate workings of space probes and shuttles, the Mars Curiosity Rover, spacesuits and Soyuz rockets. Back matter includes a comprehensive timeline and glossary of terms. With hours' worth of detail to pore over, this is the perfect gift for all space enthusiasts, young or old.

General

Imprint:	Walker Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2018
Authors:	Martin Jenkins
Illustrators:	Stephen Biesty
Dimensions:	289 x 249 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	64
ISBN-13:	978-1-4063-7981-5
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Humanities > History > General Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > Space science & technology > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	1-4063-7981-6
Barcode:	9781406379815

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