Space Explorers

25 extraordinary stories of space exploration and adventure

Libby Jackson, Léonard Dupond

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Wren & Rook
08 September 2020

Grab your space suit and jump aboard - it's time for an astronomical adventure!

Did you know that the first astronauts to land on the moon were nearly stranded there, but were saved by a felt tip pen? Or that astronauts once trained to go to space by living in underground caves and completing underwater missions?

Discover these amazing real-life stories and more in this beautifully illustrated anthology, written by spaceflight expert, Libby Jackson. From venturing into space for the first time to building the International Space Station in orbit, the history of space exploration is filled with peril, bravery and strokes of genius. Space Explorers reveals the very best true stories of humankind's thrilling journey to the stars.

By: Libby Jackson
Illustrated by: Léonard Dupond
Imprint: Wren & Rook
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 192mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 833g
ISBN: 9781526362117
ISBN 10: 1526362112
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 08 September 2020
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Libby Jackson (Author) Libby Jackson is one of Britain's leading experts in human spaceflight, having spent over a decade working at the forefront of the field. Space was a childhood passion and after completing degrees in physics at Imperial College and astronautics and space engineering at Cranfield University, she has worked in the space industry ever since. Libby spent seven years working at the European Space Agency's Mission Control for the International Space Station in a number of roles including her dream job as a Columbus Flight Director. She played a key role in Tim Peake's mission to the International Space Station, and she still works in the industry. Libby is passionate about sharing stories of human spaceflight and encouraging young people to follow their passions in life. Her first book, A Galaxy of Her Own: Amazing Stories of Women in Space was published in 2017. Libby is a frequent contributor on television and radio, including 'Stargazing Live, The Big Think: Should We Go To Mars?' and 'Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?' Leonard Dupond (Illustrator) Leonard Dupond is an illustrator based in France. In 2015, during his last year of his Masters at illustration school in Paris, he was scouted by Editions du Seuil Jeunesse, for whom he illustrated his first two books. Since then, Leonard has illustrated books, magazines and for advertising. His work has been featured by Apple, Science Magazine, Arianespace, Wired, Buzzfeed, Die Ziet, BMW, and more. He currently lives and shares a workspace in Lille.