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Space explorers

Humans have always been fascinated by the universe, but only a few have been daring enough to travel beyond the Earth. From venturing into space for the first time to building the International Space Station in orbit, the history of space exploration is filled with peril, bravery and strokes of geni...

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Main Author: Jackson, Libby, 1981- (Author)
Other Authors: Dupond, Léonard (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Hillsboro, OR : Aladdin ; Beyond Words, 2021.
Edition: Beyond Words/Aladdin edition.
Subjects:
Astronauts > History > Juvenile nonfiction.
Space flights > History > Juvenile nonfiction.
Outer space > Exploration > History > Juvenile nonfiction.
Summary: Humans have always been fascinated by the universe, but only a few have been daring enough to travel beyond the Earth. From venturing into space for the first time to building the International Space Station in orbit, the history of space exploration is filled with peril, bravery and strokes of genius. In this beautifully illustrated anthology, spaceflight expert, Libby Jackson, reveals the very best true stories of humankind's thrilling journey to the stars. Grab your space suit and jump aboard - it's time for an astronomical adventure.
Item Description: "25 extraordinary stories of space exploration and adventure"--Cover.
"Originally published in Great Britain in 2020 by Wren & Rook." -- Title page verso.
Physical Description: 192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Audience: 9-12 years.
ISBN: 9781582707648
1582707642
Author Notes: Libby Jackson is one of Britain's leading experts in human spaceflight, having spent over a decade working at the forefront of the field. Space was her childhood passion and after completing degrees in physics at Imperial College London and astronautics and space engineering at Cranfield University, she has worked in the space industry ever since. Libby is passionate about sharing stories of human spaceflight and encouraging young people to follow their passions in life. Libby is the author of Space Explorers and a frequent contributor on television and radio, including Stargazing Live , The Big Think: Should We Go To Mars? , and Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes? .

Léonard Dupond graduated from Ecole de Condé Paris in 2015. He has since illustrated three books for La Martinière Jeunesse, designed eighteen book covers, and worked for various institutional and commercial clients. Léonard is represented by Agent 002 in France and Garance Illustration Agency in the United States. He currently lives and shares a workspace in Lille, France.

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