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Exploring Space Martin Jenkins

Exploring Space By Martin Jenkins

Exploring Space by Martin Jenkins


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Exploring Space Summary

Exploring Space: From Galileo to the Mars Rover and Beyond by Martin Jenkins

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.

Exploring Space Reviews

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 *

About Martin Jenkins

Martin Jenkins is the author of many groundbreaking Walker non-fiction titles, including Can We Save the Tiger? (overall winner of the SLA Information Book Award), The Emperor's Egg (winner of The Times Junior Information Book Award) and The Story of Money. His adaptation of Jonathan Swift's classic adventure story Gulliver's Travels won the Kate Greenaway Medal. Martin lives in Cambridge.

Stephen Biesty is the illustrator of the best-selling cross-section titles published by Dorling Kindersley. His first book, Incredible Cross-sections (with text by Richard Platt), has sold over a million copies and been published in 16 countries; his other books include The Story of Buildings, Great Explorers, Incredible Explosions and Rome: In Spectacular Cross-section. He has won many prestigious awards for his work, including the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award and the UKLA Children's Book Award. Stephen lives in Somerset.

Additional information

GOR010528056
9781406379815
1406379816
Exploring Space: From Galileo to the Mars Rover and Beyond by Martin Jenkins
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Walker Books Ltd
20181101
64
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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