Exploring Space: From Galileo to the Mars Rover and Beyond - Tapa blanda

Jenkins, Martin

 
9781406379815: Exploring Space: From Galileo to the Mars Rover and Beyond

Sinopsis

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.

. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.

"Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.

Acerca del autor

A conservation biologist who has worked for WWF, the UN, and as an award-winning author of wildlife books for children.

"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.

Otras ediciones populares con el mismo título

9780763689315: Exploring Space: From Galileo to the Mars Rover and Beyond

Edición Destacada

ISBN 10:  0763689319 ISBN 13:  9780763689315
Editorial: Candlewick, 2017
Tapa dura