"Discover exactly what a mission to the moon entails."
A detailed, illustrated information book taking readers on a journey from Earth to the far side of the moon and back, with sections on the space rocket launch system and the moon lander as well as what it’s like living in space, this will have huge appeal to young people fascinated by the thought of space travel and the new plans to put people on the moon. They will find their questions answered and interest further stoked.
The book supposes we’re on a mission to the moon, breaking down every step of the journey into illustrated double pages, clear informative text, much of it presented as speech bubbles from other members of the crew, filling in the details. It manages to be both detailed and accessible, explaining how a spacesuit works and the components of a space rocket (you need to turn the book on its side for that page), and the human side of it is well covered too.
We discover what actual space station crew took with them to remind them of home, and there’s a section on eating in space (tortillas but no sandwiches, too many crumbs). Short of going there yourself – and who knows, some of its readers may in future – this is the best way to learn about moon missions.
Readers are taken on an imaginary space mission to explore the far side of the Moon for the first time in human history.
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Readers are taken on an imaginary space mission to explore the far side of the Moon for the first time in human history.In this adventure into deep space, readers will be the first astronauts to set foot on the far side of the Moon, where the light is low, temperatures are extreme and the surface is pitted with craters that are so deep they have never been exposed to sunlight. What lies within may reveal incredible secrets about our universe, and provide a stepping stone to Mars and beyond...Illustrated in a dreamy science-fiction style, Explore the Far Side of the Moon places readers in the moon boots of a mission specialist, appointed to undertake the first crewed mission to the far side of the Moon in human history.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Explore the Far Side of the Moon and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Explore the Far Side of the Moon features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Star Books, Adventure Stories, Science Fiction, The Natural World, Space, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. In Stock.
Explore the Far Side of the Moon was written by Jenny Jacoby and published by Thames and Hudson an imprint of Thames and Hudson Ltd
Explore the Far Side of the Moon has 61 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. In Stock.
