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Exploring Space
From Galileo to the Mars Rover and Beyond
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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.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
"The graphics are the real highlight [...] There's bound to be something in here that's new for even the most widely read space enthusiast." - 5 star review * BBC Sky at Night * "The illustrations are full of amazing detail [...] This is a fascinating and fact-filled book [...]" * Armadillo * "[..] an engaging narrative style that makes reading easy and enjoyable [...] An excellent book to inspire an interest in space exploration." * Parents in Touch * "Beautifully illustrated [...] this would be a welcome addition to most school library science sections, and would also be welcome as a gift or prize." * The School Librarian *