| Edition |
Beyond Words/Aladdin edition. |
| Description |
192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"25 extraordinary stories of space exploration and adventure"--Cover. |
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"Originally published in Great Britain in 2020 by Wren & Rook." -- Title page verso. |
| Contents |
We have lift-off! -- The first space traveler -- The human computer -- A nice day for a short spacewalk -- A very important packed lunch -- The spinning spacecraft -- Going to the moon for Christmas -- The Eagle's landing -- The chosen ones -- Houston, we have a problem -- When it all goes wrong -- Secrets, spies, and satellites -- Sally and Svetlana -- Astronaut wanted: no experience necessary -- Crash, bang, wallop! -- A home in the stars -- Do you have what it takes? -- Don't forget the toothbrush -- The singing starman -- Swimming in a fishbowl -- Life in space -- Raspberries in space -- Is there anyone out there? --Homemade spaceships -- Going to Mars. |
| 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. |
| Audience |
9-12 years. |
| Subject |
Astronauts -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Space flights -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Outer space -- Exploration -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Astronauts. (OCoLC)fst00819615
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Exploration of outer space. (OCoLC)fst01353078
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Space flights. (OCoLC)fst01127721
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Outer space. (OCoLC)fst01243437
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Astronauts -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Space flights -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Outer space -- Exploration -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Informational works.
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Illustrated works.
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| Added Author |
Dupond, Léonard, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9781582707648 (hardback) |
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1582707642 (hardback) |
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