Exploring Space : From Galileo to the Mars Rover and Beyond Paperback / softback
by MARTIN JENKINS
Illustrated by Stephen Biesty
Paperback / softback
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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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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:64 pages
- Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
- Publication Date:01/11/2018
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- ISBN:9781406379815
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Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:64 pages
- Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
- Publication Date:01/11/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9781406379815