Take a journey through outer space to discover how
spacecraft changed the world, and how they might even shape our future...
From early rockets to distant space probes, learn what it takes to blast off
from Earth and even live in space. With incredible cross-sections of 20
real-world spacecraft, discover what happens to them during take-off, what life
is like inside the International Space Station, and what future missions to the
Moon could look like.
20 beautifully detailed drawings and fascinating facts about spacecraft from
across the world:
- Discover
real spacecraft from the world’s space agencies, including satellites,
telescopes, space stations, probes and more, with their inner workings
laid bare to delight curious young minds
- Learn
about space missions from history, as well as details about what the
future of space exploration has in store
- The
perfect gift for space-loving children who want to learn more about the
incredible designs that are shaping our understanding of space
Throughout Blast Off!, kids will be able to pore over large pages
complete with detailed cross-sections and cutaways. Magnificent spacecraft and
rockets are shown up close and in detail, including satellites, space stations,
and space telescopes, with fun facts and details to spot. Each cross-section
reveals the inner workings of a wide variety of spacecraft – perfect for
inquisitive kids who love some space-themed fun!
Spacecraft shown as cross-sections include: the International Space Station,
the Ariane 6 rocket, the Skylab Space Station, the Lunar Gateway, the Rosetta
probe, Cassini-Huygens, Venus Express, Herschel Space Laboratory, The James
Webb Space Telescope, and more.
About the Author
Ben Elcomb is a former TV producer and
scriptwriter who writes non-fiction and fiction. He loves to make science and
natural history accessible to a young audience.
Rômolo D’Hipólito is an artist and illustrator from Foz do Iguaçu,
Brazil. His work has been recognized and awarded by Folha de S. Paulo, Anima
Mundi Festival, Society for News Design (NY), ÑH (Spain), Ibero-América Ilustra
(Mexico) and Anima Latina Festival (Argentina).
In 2019, he received a special
mention in the Golden Pinwheel Competition (Shanghai) and one of his works
became part of the collection of the Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR).
In 2021, he
illustrated as co-author the book Amazon River by Flying Eye Books, being published
in more than 10 languages around the world and being part of the shortlist for
the World Illustration Awards 2022 in London.
