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The Golden Book of Space Exploration
Traces the development of space travel from the first rockets in orbit to the possibility of future bases on the Moon and Mars.
- GenresSpace
Hardcover
First published June 1, 1990
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August 24, 2019
Young readers will learn about all kinds of amazing spacecraft and explore worlds beyond earth. Beginning with the first rockets in orbit to space explorers that will one day live in lunar or Martian bases, this readable narrative will appeal to all young space enthusiasts. A short space acronym list is included at the end of the narrative.
Astronomer, lecturer, and author Dinah L. Moche is the author of this book; the paintings are by Tom LaPadula. Photographs and artists’ conceptions are from NASA; National Space Society vice president Mark R. Chartrand served as a consultant.
Recommended.
Astronomer, lecturer, and author Dinah L. Moche is the author of this book; the paintings are by Tom LaPadula. Photographs and artists’ conceptions are from NASA; National Space Society vice president Mark R. Chartrand served as a consultant.
Recommended.
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