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William Pickering Kiwi Rocket Man

By Maria Gill
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When William first peered through the school telescope, his imagination soared. As a boy, he dreamed of reaching the planets. As a man, he helped the world take its first steps into space. From the fizz of failed experiments to the roar of rockets, it was... Read More
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William Pickering didn't just study the stars. He brought us closer to them.

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When William first peered through the school telescope, his imagination soared.

As a boy, he dreamed of reaching the planets. As a man, he helped the world take its first steps into space.

From the fizz of failed experiments to the roar of rockets, it was curiosity that lit the way.

William Pickering Kiwi Rocket Man details how William Pickering didn't just study the stars. He brought us closer to them.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781776891832

Publisher: David Bateman Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2026

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: David Bateman Ltd

Illustration: Full colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alistair Hughes

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

MARIA GILL is the author of over 60 children's non-fiction books. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Margaret Mahy Medal for services to children and is the founder of KidsBooksNZ.

ALISTAIR HUGHES runs the illustration agency Shoreline Creative, which regularly commissions illustration work for the publishing and media industries.

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