The Story of Space: Space Stations

Author: Steve Parker
Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd
Category: Space, Technology
Age Group: 5-9
Book Format: Hardcover

Space stations, including Skylab, Mir and the ISS are a vital outposts of scientific endeavour. Although only the ISS remains in orbit, the story of man's quest to live and conduct experiments in space is a tale of adventure, tragedy and genius. Six books that reveal the thrilling journeys, triumphs and disasters that men and women have experienced in the exploration of our universe. These books examine the mind-blowing technologies involved in space endeavours and tells the all too human stories of some of the key figures.

Table Of Contents
1: Introduction

1: Space Colonies

1: Skylab

1: Salyut

1: Going Modular

1: Mir: Missions

1: Fire in Space

1: A Joint Effort

1: Building the ISS

1: Completeing the ISS

1: ISS Expeditions

1: Life in Space

1: Future Space Stations

1: Tech Files and Glossary

1: Index
About Steve Parker
Steve Parker, ia an award-winning writer who worked for the Natural History Museum. He has written over 100 books, mostly for younger readers, on science, technology, machines and human biology. He regularly gives talks and workshops in schools and libraries.

(BK-9781445140452)

SKU BK-9781445140452
Barcode # 9781445140452
Brand Franklin Watts Ltd
Artist / Author Steve Parker
Shipping Weight 0.3700kg
Shipping Width 0.210m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.280m
Assembled Length 28.100m
Assembled Height 0.800m
Assembled Width 21.200m
Type Hardcover

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