The Book of Blast Off!

Name: The Book of Blast Off!
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781915569417
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15 Real-Life Space Missions

By Timothy Knapman

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Young readers will discover spacecraft and astronauts from 15 iconic space missions in this out-of-this-world rhyming picture book. 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . Blast off! Embark on a journey into space aboard rockets, space capsules, satellites, rovers, and more.... Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

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Discover the spacecraft and astronauts from 15 iconic space missions in this rhyming picture book.

Discover the spacecraft and astronauts from 15 iconic space missions in this rhyming picture book.

Description

Young readers will discover spacecraft and astronauts from 15 iconic space missions in this out-of-this-world rhyming picture book.

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 spacecraft 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 spacewalk)
Perseverance Rover
Artemis

The Book of Blast Off! is a delightful read at bedtime or any time a child wants to reach for the stars.

- Discover 15 iconic space missions, from the Apollo moon landing to the first all-female spacewalk.

- Fantastic read-aloud story, perfect for bedtime.

- Look at spacecraft up close with detailed labelled drawings.

- Informative back section with real photographs.

- Perfect for space enthusiasts aged 4+.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915569417

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Magic Cat Publishing

Contributors:

Illustrated by Nik Henderson
Illustrated by Nik Henderson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 280.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 111g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Timothy Knapman

About the Author

Timothy Knapman is both writer and playwright and was cast adrift on a boat made of books when he was very small, but made his way to Surrey where he now lives. He is the author of Mungo and the Picture Book Pirates and Mungo and the Dinosaur Island as well as the smash hit Dinosaurs in the Supermarket.

Nik Henderson is an illustrator and visual development artist, and has worked with several clients such as Pixar, Abrams, Redstar 3D, and Harper Collins. He grew up in Missouri, and studied illustration at the Savannah College of Art & Design. Besides illustrating, he enjoys collecting/researching aviation history, writing, and building scale models.

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