{"product_id":"exploring-space-9781406379815","title":"Exploring Space","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 \u003ci\u003eCuriosity \u003c\/i\u003eRover, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.” – \u003cb\u003e5 star review\u003c\/b\u003e * BBC Sky at Night *\u003cbr\u003e“The illustrations are full of amazing detail […] This is a fascinating and fact-filled book […]” * Armadillo *\u003cbr\u003e“[..] an engaging narrative style that makes reading easy and enjoyable […] An excellent book to inspire an interest in space exploration.” * Parents in Touch *\u003cbr\u003e“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 *","brand":"Walker Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49083934015831,"sku":"9781406379815","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/exploring-space-9781406379815","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}