Uncover the amazing story of astronomy, from terrific telescopes to outstanding observatories. Find out about
the latest space probes, and learn how rockets lift off. Discover the remarkable astronauts who have set off on
stupefying space walks, and take a look at life in space. Find the answer to questions such as:
* Which space probe is the farthest from Earth?
* How do you go to the toilet in space?
* Which probe took a piggy-back ride on an asteroid?
* What's a vomit comet?
* How much do you grow in space?
Perfect for the new curriculum, this fascinating title is packed full of information, number-based awe-inpiring facts and figures.
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Clive Gifford is the author of more than 150 children's books including Eye Benders, winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, Royal Society-nominated Out of This World and Cool Technology which won the School Library Association Information Book Award. His book, The Colours of History, won the Blue Peter Book Awards' Best Book With Facts. He has travelled through 70 countries, run a computer games company and taken part in all manner of sports from parachuting and gliding to Ultimate Frisbee. Clive's official website can be found at www.clivegifford.co.uk
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