Exploring Space - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1406360082 ISBN 13: 9781406360080

Publisher: Walker Books, 2017

Synopsis

Launch into a truly out-of-this-world examination of the past, present, and future of humans in space.
For centuries, humans have looked up at the night sky and wondered what it s like deep in space, far from Earth and now we ve begun to find out. We ve landed on the moon, put robots on Mars, and sent space probes billions of miles to explore the far reaches of our solar system. Told in richly detailed cutaway illustrations by Stephen Biesty and friendly, engaging writing by Martin Jenkins, here is the enthralling story of how we made the great leap into space and what we ve discovered there. Find out what life is like on the International Space Station, what the chances are that we will ever settle on Mars, where in the solar system we might find alien life, and why visiting other stars will almost certainly remain a dream. Budding astronomers, junior astronauts, and anyone who has ever gazed up at the stars in fascination will pore over this beautifully intricate yet accessible glimpse of the infinite wonders of space."

About this title

About the Author

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.

Review

"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 *

Edition details

• Publisher: Walker Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1406360082
• ISBN 13: 9781406360080
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Martin Jenkins, Stephen Biesty
• Number of pages: 64