The Question and Answer Book of Space - Ruth A. Sonneborn & John Polgreen (1970)

Ruth A. Sonneborn & John Polgreen

Published by Random House, 1970

About this Item

Ruth A. Sonneborn; illustrated by John Polgreen. The Question and Answer Book of Space. New York: Random House, 1970. Revised Edition. Hardcover, 69 pp. Classic mid-century children's nonfiction from Random House's Question and Answer Book series, blending clear explanations with vivid Space Age illustration. Originally published in 1965 and updated in 1970 to include Apollo-era achievements, the book answers over sixty questions about rockets, astronauts, satellites, and lunar exploration including 'How does a rocket work'- 'Where does space begin'- 'Who was the first man to walk on the moon'- Sonneborn's text introduces the science of rocketry, payloads, and countdowns, while John Polgreen's bold color artwork and NASA photographs capture the excitement of the space race. Contents include 'Rockets, Satellites, Spaceships, Astronauts,' and 'The Exploration of the Moon.' A nostalgic and informative title reflecting American optimism at the height of the space program. Condition: Very Good+. Glossy pictorial boards clean and bright, mild corner wear and slight rubbing to rear. Interior crisp and unmarked save for one neat ownership name on the front endpaper; binding firm and square. No dust jacket, as issued. Edition Notes: Revised edition, copyright 1965 and 1970 by Random House, Inc.; printed in the United States with simultaneous Canadian issue. Illustrated throughout in color. Ruth A. Sonneborn (1916-2008) was an American children's author best known for accessible nonfiction titles in Random House's Question and Answer series. John Polgreen (1906-1977) illustrated numerous science and exploration books noted for their precise, modernist depictions of technology and discovery.

Seller Inventory # NF.SON.1970.1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Question and Answer Book of Space - Ruth A. Sonneborn & John Polgreen (1970)
• Publisher: Random House
• Publication Date: 1970
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: John Polgreen
• Edition: 2nd Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Children's
  • Non-Fiction