Space Academy: How to Fly Spacecraft Step by Step - Softcover

Deborah Kespert; David Baker

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0500650144 ISBN 13: 9780500650141

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

Space Academy is an astronaut training course that shows children how to pilot different kinds of space craft. The second in the series, the book is divided into three types of spread that encourage the child to imagine their journey into space. Astronaut School looks at the science and technology of space and space travel. In Orbit is based in space, teaching the child step by step how to pilot different types of space craft in various launches and touch downs. The final ID section pages explain how to identify different kinds of spacecraft. Feature boxes include a checklist of things to remember, fast facts with fascinating tips and trivia, plus step-by-step sequences detailing how to make specific manoeuvres. There are photographs of spacecraft in action throughout. The science of space is explained through clear diagrams and artwork. At the back of the book, theres an ID section that gives the stats and facts about different spacecraft, including rockets, shuttles, satellites and surface rovers.

About this title

Review:

A novel and effective way to teach the science and investigation of the universe ... contains a wealth of well-presented information ... Will make young readers feel like experts on space flight. --School Librarian

Fast facts with fascinating tips and trivia ... clear diagrams and artwork --Spaceflight

About the Author:

Deborah Kespert is the author of numerous children's books, including Explore! and, with David Baker, Space Academy. David Baker is a former NASA scientist and leading expert on spaceflight technology. He has worked with NASA on the Gemini, Apollo and Shuttle programmes and has written over eighty books on the subject.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0500650144
• ISBN 13: 9780500650141
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48