The book of blast off! : 15 real-life space missions / written by Timothy Knapman ; illustrated by Nik Henderson.

Title
: 
The book of blast off! : 15 real-life space missions / written by Timothy Knapman ; illustrated by Nik Henderson.

By
: 
Knapman, Timothy.

Publication Date
: 
2023

Publication Information
: 
New York : Magic Cat Publishing,

Physical Description
: 
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. (chiefly col.)

Subject Term
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Space flight -- Juvenile literature.
 
Interplanetary voyages -- Juvenile literature.
 
Manned space flight -- Juvenile literature.

Added Author
: 
Henderson, Nik,

Summary
: 
3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . Blast off! Embark on a journey into space aboard rockets, space capsules, satellites, rovers, and more. Simple rhyming text and engaging illustrations introduce children to the space crafts and missions that changed the way we understand the universe. Kids will also meet some of the inspiring astronauts who carried out the missions from John Glenn and Neil Armstrong to Charles Bolden, Jessica Meir, and Christina Koch. A delightful read at bedtime or any time a child wants to reach for the stars. Missions included are: Sputnik 1; Friendship 7; Mariner 4; Apollo 11; Apollo 13; Voyager 1; Hubble Telescope; Galileo; Cassini-Huygens; International Space Station (inaugural mission); Kepler Telescope; Rosetta Probe; International Space Station (all-female space walk); Perseverance Rover; Artemis.

Language
: 
English

ISBN
: 
9781419765957


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