Exploring Space: From Galileo to the Mars Rover and Beyond

Written content was really good, didn't think Beisty illustrations were as detailed as previous books

Exploring Space: From Galileo to the Mars Rover and Beyond, is a children’s non-fiction book all about space and objects in space, travelling to space, telescopes on earth, planets, etc.The book is split into eight sections:– The Solar System and Beyond– Looking at the Sky– Getting into Space– Coming Back to Earth– Surviving in Space– Is There Anybody Out There?– Crowded Skies– Where Do We Go From Here?At the back there is also a glossary of terms and a timeline too, this stops at 2015.The book is very thorough and covers lots of information about space. Some of the information takes a few reads for it to sink in, or it did with me but then I’m not very good when it comes to science subjects as I normally just zone out.There was some information in the book that I had never heard of before, even right from the beginning when the author talks about a space rocket being launched on Monday 5th September 1977 (before I was born). It wasn’t manned, or carrying animals. It was a mission to take pictures of Jupiter and Saturn, it was then left to go into outer space – way beyond the heliopause into a region called Opik-Oort Cloud.Its name was Voyager 1. There was a second rocket called Voyager 2 which actually was sent into space earlier and the job of that one was to take pictures of four planets – Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus and Saturn.Voyager 1 is still sending back data (correct at time of print of book). It also contains information for any life it might find out in space to let them know about Earth. I’d heard of Voyager 1 but I couldn’t of ever told you information about it or that it was still travelling. The scientist estimate it’s batteries will run out in 2025.This is just a small snippet of information from one section of the book. The whole book is intriguing and informative. If you have children who have a love for space or are even studying it then this is an amazing book for them to read. It would even be an interesting book for an adult that wants to learn too.Throughout there are illustrations by Stephen Biesty. Some are just images, others are diagrams to help you understand the information better. I loved reading it and found a whole host of space knowledge that I never knew.Book Reviewed on Whispering Stories Blog*I received a free copy of this book, which I voluntarily reviewed

This is a seriously good book. It’s quite large, and being a paperback, it’s a bit floppy and hard to comfortably read without putting it on a flat surface, but it’s worth a read. It starts by explaining about the solar system and looks at the way we humans have looked at the sky past and present. The book is made into chapters, the solar system and beyond, looking at the sky, getting into space, coming back to work, surviving in space, is there anybody out there?, Crowded skies, and lastly where do we go from here?. It’s an excellently put together a book, but I think that the illustrations probably my favourite thing about the book, they are so detailed, layer upon layer of wonderful images, not only space craft, but the astronauts suit, right down to what they wear underneath it! It is very detailed indeed. This is such an excellent book for anybody with an interest in space, and to be honest, I think it would appeal to someone who hasn’t even thought about space, this is the book that would get them interested I think. Thank you to Walker books for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Every now and again a book comes along that I feel deserves more than the 5 stars purely because so much time, effort and care has gone into publishing it. This book is one of those books. There is so much information and interesting facts accompanied by excellent illustrations that are very detailed it is quite amazing really.The index is very detailed and there is a detailed "discovering space time line" as well as "Single-stage rockets" that would be very useful for teachers or for children that have a keen interest in space.This book would appeal to anyone, even if you are not interested in space. There is a world of knowledge crammed between those 64 pages and I am confident my daughter who is a teacher will get a lot of fun using it in a lesson with the children.Thank you to Walkers Publishers for the advanced reading copy.

This book is truly fascinating! Speaking as an almost 30 year old, I have learned so much from reading this. It is supposed to be for around 7 or 8 year olds but I would be surprised if many kids that age could focus for long enough to read this. It's a brilliant book and goes into great detail but I think it is maybe advertised for a bit young. But it doesn't matter, I loved learning new stuff from it and my son will too when he reaches the age when he can focus on it.

Love this book, I have two children at Primary school and so this book is brilliant to help them understand the solar system, including information about:1. The solar system.2. Getting into space.3.surviving in space.4. Is there anyone out there.5. Coming back to earth.This book is highly educational and engaging. I love it and would highly recommend it for Ok primary and secondary school children. This book aS provided to me free of charge to review.

This wonderful book supplies information for children who are interested in all aspects of space. It covers the solar system and surviving in space amongst other topics. It is illustrated beautifully with incredible diagrams. We received this copy from Walker publishers and we love it. Thank you.

A great book about all things Space which was sent to me by Walkers publishing for the purpose of reviewing.A soft cover book which is full of colour pictures and diagrams. It covers all aspects of space including, rockets and getting to outer space, astronauts and how they survive, space suits and living on a spaceship, planets and everything needed to learn about every aspect of Space in a child friendly, easy read colourful book.

What a great book. Beautifully written, excellent illustrations, high-quality hardcover edition. A wonderful way for both my 9-year-old and me to read and learn.

Nice book. Corner was lightly bent, but my niece still loved the book.

Fascinating illustrations for hours of fun.