Exploring Space

Informationen zum Autor A conservation biologist who has worked for WWF, the UN, and as an award-winning author of wildlife books for children. Klappentext 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.

Product details

• Authors: Martin Jenkins
• Assisted by: Stephen Biesty (Illustration), Biesty Stephen (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 11
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2018
• EAN: 9781406379815
• ISBN: 978-1-4063-7981-5
• No. of pages: 64
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / History of Science, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Astronomy, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 8 years, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Space (Children's / Teenage)