Space Academy: How to Fly Spacecraft Step by Step - Couverture souple

Kespert, Deborah; Baker, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0500650144 ISBN 13 : 9780500650141

Editeur : Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

Space Academy is an astronaut training course that shows children how to pilot different kinds of space craft. The second in the series, the book is divided into three types of spread that encourage the child to imagine their journey into space. Astronaut School looks at the science and technology of space and space travel. In Orbit is based in space, teaching the child step by step how to pilot different types of space craft in various launches and touch downs. The final ID section pages explain how to identify different kinds of spacecraft. Feature boxes include a checklist of things to remember, fast facts with fascinating tips and trivia, plus step-by-step sequences detailing how to make specific manoeuvres. There are photographs of spacecraft in action throughout. The science of space is explained through clear diagrams and artwork. At the back of the book, theres an ID section that gives the stats and facts about different spacecraft, including rockets, shuttles, satellites and surface rovers.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Deborah Kespert is a children's book author. She has written many books for children including Genius! and Space Academy

David Baker is a space scientist who worked with NASA on the Gemini, Apollo, and Space Shuttle programs between 1965 and 1984. He has written more than eighty books on spaceflight technology, including the NASA Space Shuttle Manual .

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Thames & Hudson Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0500650144
• ISBN 13: 9780500650141
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible