Space: From Sputnik to the International Space Station

By Author / Illustrator

Jan van der Veken

Genre

Non Fiction

Age range(s)

Publisher

Prestel

ISBN

9783791375816

Format

Hardback

Published

03-09-2024

Synopsis

Journey to the moon and beyond! A beautifully illustrated and entertainingly informative history of space travel. Certain to fuel young readers curiosity about all things related to space, this gorgeous and information packed book chronicles human exploits beyond Earth.

After introducing readers to the basics of every rocket, regardless of size or purpose, it delves into a wide variety of significant moments and concepts around the history of space exploration: the stories of Sputnik, the X-15 and the race to space; how we measure distance in the universe; what makes up an astronaut's suit; the Saturn V launch vehicle; The Apollo 11 moon landing; the Space shuttles and international space stations; Mars exploration; the possibilities of extraterrestrial life - myth and fact.

Filled with full-page spreads featuring the author's signature retro-futurist drawings, this colorful and enlightening book will keep readers fascinated for hours on end, while igniting a lifelong passion for the endless possibilities of our cosmos.

Reviews

Sue

Space: From Sputnik to the International Space Station starts by looking at rockets with labelled diagrams, supporting readers in identifying their components. It then follows the development of space exploration from Sputnik, the first satellite in in space to manned pace flights, how astronauts train and the space suits they wear.

Significant moments in the history of space travel, exploration and discovery are explored and everything is clearly explained. Myths - and facts - surrounding the possibility of extraterrestrial life are also considered and the book ends with a thoughtful section on how humans have polluted space.

Space: From Sputnik to the International Space Station is a fascinating and detailed read for both those with an interest in space and those new to the topic!

104 pages / Reviewed by Sue Wilsher, teacher