Exploring space : from Galileo to the Mars Rover and beyond /
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...
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Walker Books and Subsidiaries,
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Publisher Address: | London : |
Publication Dates: | 2017. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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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. |
Item Description: | Includes index. |
Carrier Form: | 63 pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cm |
Audience: | For 9+ years old. |
ISBN: |
9781406360080 (hardback) : 1406360082 (hardback) |
Index Number: | TL793J4662017 |
CLC: | V4-49 |
Call Number: | V4-49/J526 |
Contents: | The Solar System ... and Beyond -- Looking at the Sky -- Getting into Space -- Coming Back to Earth -- Surviving in Space -- Is There Anybody Out There? -- Crowded Skies -- Where Do We Go From Here? -- Index -- Timelines -- Glossary -- Sources. |