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The Science of Spacecraft

By Alex Woolf

How do spacecraft escape Earth, explore strange worlds and keep secrets in orbit?

informative · illustrated · engaging · fact-packed

Genres

Non-fiction History

What is The Science of Spacecraft about?

How do rockets escape Earth’s gravity? How do satellites stay in orbit, and what can probes discover across the Solar System? This illustrated guide explores the science and engineering behind spacecraft, from Sputnik 1 and the Apollo missions to modern interstellar probes. Clear explanations, diagrams and fact boxes reveal how spacecraft are designed, launched and controlled, while hands-on activities and curious questions help readers investigate the technology that makes space exploration possible.

About the author

Alex Woolf is a British author who has written lots of exciting books for children and young people. He enjoys bringing history, science, and adventure to life through his stories. One of his popular series is 'Chronicles of the Dark Ages.' Alex loves making learning fun and hopes his books inspire young readers to explore new worlds.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2019

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