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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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Main Authors: Jenkins, Martin (Author)
Group Author: Biesty, Stephen (Illustrator)
Published: Walker Books and Subsidiaries,
Publisher Address: London :
Publication Dates: 2017.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Astronauts > Juvenile literature.
Outer space > Exploration > History > Juvenile literature.
Solar system > Pictorial works > Juvenile literature.
Summary: 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.

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