Exploring space from Galileo to the Mars Rover and beyond

Presents a brief history of space exploration, covering such topics as the first human missions, life on the International Space Station, and settling on Mars.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jenkins, Martin, 1959- (Author)
Other Authors: Biesty, Stephen (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2017.
Edition:First U.S. edition.
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Summary:Presents a brief history of space exploration, covering such topics as the first human missions, life on the International Space Station, and settling on Mars.
Physical Description:59 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Audience:009-012.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780763689315
0763689319
Author Notes:Martin Jenkins is a conservation biologist who has written many celebrated books for children, including The Emperor's Egg, illustrated by Jane Chapman, and Can We Save the Tiger?, illustrated by Vicky White. Martin Jenkins lives in England.

Stephen Biesty is an artist and the creator of the award-winning Cross-Section books. He has also illustrated many other books for young readers, including The Story of Buildings, written by Patrick Dillon, and Into the Unknown, written by Stewart Ross, which received a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor. Stephen Biesty lives in England with his family.