Space Vehicles

by Anne Rockwell, David Brion

A very simple text and vivid artwork explore the world of space vehicles, from rockets, satellites, and space probes to the proposed space station, Freedom, all introduced by a zany crew of cat astronauts and scientists.

Genres: Childrens, School, Space

240 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1994

Reviews

[susan nolan · Rating 3 out of 5]

For toddler storytime skip some of the wordy pages.

[Karla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sophomoric illustrations

Short and sweet

Perfect for kindergarten

[April]

Notes: A nice intro to space, although maybe read again in 6-12 months. Written in 1994--mentions how "someday there will be a laboratory in space" which is funny.

[Suebee · Rating 3 out of 5]

The illustrations remind me of James Marshall's work.

Simplified illustrations good for children, text works well as a read-aloud.

[Kiddo · Rating 4 out of 5]

The librarian recommended this to us and I was hesitant while looking at the picture of a cat in space on the cover. The contents proved better than expected including a sketch of our solar system. The book is a quick read, well suited to a young audience.

[Ina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple text and brightly colored illustrations introduce young readers to space and all sorts of space vehicles.