Exploring space: from Galileo to the Mars Rover and beyond
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Beteilige Person: Jenkins, Martin 1959- (VerfasserIn)
Weitere beteiligte Personen: Biesty, Stephen 1961- (IllustratorIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: London Walker Books 2017
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Abstract: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
Beschreibung:Includes index
Umfang:63 Seiten zahlreiche Illustrationen 30 cm
Zielpublikum:For 9+ years old
ISBN:9781406360080
1406360082