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Van Der Veken Jan - Space From Sputnik To The International Space Station - Hardcover
Van Der Veken Jan - Space From Sputnik To The International Space Station - Hardcover
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Description: Journey to the moon and beyond! A beautifully illustrated and entertainingly informative history of space travel. Certain to fuel young readers curiosity about all things related to space this gorgeous and information packed book chronicles human exploits beyond Earth. After introducing readers to the basics of every rocket regardless of size or purpose it delves into a wide variety of significant moments and concepts around the history of space exploration: The stories of Sputnik the X - 15 and the race to space; How we measure distance in the universe; what makes up an astronaut's suit. The Saturn V launch vehicle. The Apollo 11 moon landing. Space shuttles and international space stations. Mars exploration. The possibilities of extraterrestrial life - myth and fact. Filled with full - page spreads featuring the author's signature retro - futurist drawings this colorful and enlightening book will keep readers fascinated for hours on end while igniting a lifelong passion for the endless possibilities of our cosmos.
Title: Space From Sputnik To The International Space Station
Author(s): Van Der Veken Jan
Publisher: Prestel
Barcode: 9783791375816
Pages: 104 Pages, 50; 50
Publication Date: 9/3/2024
Category: Space (Children's / Teenage)
Description: Journey to the moon and beyond! A beautifully illustrated and entertainingly informative history of space travel. Certain to fuel young readers curiosity about all things related to space this gorgeous and information packed book chronicles human exploits beyond Earth. After introducing readers to the basics of every rocket regardless of size or purpose it delves into a wide variety of significant moments and concepts around the history of space exploration: The stories of Sputnik the X - 15 and the race to space; How we measure distance in the universe; what makes up an astronaut's suit. The Saturn V launch vehicle. The Apollo 11 moon landing. Space shuttles and international space stations. Mars exploration. The possibilities of extraterrestrial life - myth and fact. Filled with full - page spreads featuring the author's signature retro - futurist drawings this colorful and enlightening book will keep readers fascinated for hours on end while igniting a lifelong passion for the endless possibilities of our cosmos.
Title: Space From Sputnik To The International Space Station
Author(s): Van Der Veken Jan
Publisher: Prestel
Barcode: 9783791375816
Pages: 104 Pages, 50; 50
Publication Date: 9/3/2024
Category: Space (Children's / Teenage)
