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Exploring space : from Galileo to the Mars Rover and beyond by Martin Jenkins is a science book available to read on EtoBox.
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63 pages : 30 cm 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 For 9+ years old Includes index The Solar System ... and Beyond -- Looking at the Sky -- Getting into Space -- Coming Back to Earth -- Surviving in Space -- Is There Anybody Out There? -- Crowded Skies -- Where Do We Go From Here? -- In
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Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Martin Jenkins
- Publisher
- London: Walker Books and Subsidiaries
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781406360080
- Category
- science
- Subjects
- Fiction, Science
- Rating
- 3.73 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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