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Exploring Space

From Galileo to the Mars Rover and Beyond

by Martin Jenkins and Stephen Biesty
Paperback
Age range: + years old Publication Date: 01/11/2018

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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.

Revisit the story of the Apollo 11 moon landing in time for the 50th anniversary!

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.

  • Publishing in time for the 50th Anniversary of the moon landing in 2019.
  • Martin Jenkins has condensed centuries of space exploration into a fascinating and accessible narrative, featuring information on robots and rovers, rockets, the Space Race and the possibility of alien life. 
  • Stunning cross-sections by best-selling illustrator Stephen Biesty.
ISBN:
9781406379815
9781406379815
Category:
Space (Children's / Teenage)
Age range:
+ years old
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
01-11-2018
Publisher:
Walker Books Ltd
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
64
Dimensions (mm):
287x247x7mm
Weight:
0.4kg
Stephen Biesty

Stephen Biesty loves history, architecture and drawing. These three interests led to his first book for children, the internationally bestselling Incredible Cross-Sections which has sold over a million copies worldwide.

He has illustrated many others, including Great Explorers, Incredible Explosions and Rome in Spectacular Cross-Section. Stephen lives in Somerset with his family.

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