Exploring Space : From Galileo to the Mars Rover and Beyond
Jenkins, Martin2017
Book
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.
Main title:
Exploring Space : From Galileo to the Mars Rover and Beyond / written by Martin Jenkins ; illustrated by Stephen Biesty.
Author:
Jenkins, Martin, authorBiesty, Stephen, illustrator
Imprint:
London Walker Books and Subsidiaries, 2017.©2017.
Collation:
63 pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781406360080 (hardback)
Dewey class:
629.4
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
323919