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The Book of Blast Off!

15 Real-Life Space Missions
By Timothy Knapman
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The Book of Blast Off! by Timothy Knapman is an engaging children's book that takes young readers on a thrilling space adventure. Filled with imaginative storytelling and vibrant illustrations, it follows the journey of a curious child who embarks on a cosmic mission exploring the wonders of the universe. Along the way, kids learn about the solar system in an exciting and educational manner, making it ideal for sparking a love for space and adventure.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you have a budding young astronaut at home who loves rockets and space exploration. With engaging illustrations and a playful narrative, it’s perfect for capturing the imagination of children eager to learn about the wonders of space.

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The Book of Blast Off!

This read aloud romp through space introduces budding astronauts to the 15 most iconic missions of all time.

This read aloud romp through space introduces budding astronauts to the 15 most iconic missions of all time.

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We look out of our window at the dark and twinkling sky.
It's full of stars and planets and there's comets whooshing by.
We want to go and see them, there's so much to explore.
So let's count down and blast off - then we can find out more!

Journey through space with 15 of the most iconic missions of all time, including the moon landing, Voyager 1's journey into interstellar space and Perseverance's exploration of Mars.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913520809

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Magic Cat Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nik Henderson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Timothy Knapman

About the Author

TIMOTHY KNAPMAN is the author of over 70 books for children, including the bestselling Dinosaurs in the Supermarket and its sequels; Superhero Mum, Dad and Gran; Dinosaurs Don't Have Bedtimes; Sometimes I Am Furious; Mungo and the Picture Book Pirates; Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Bogey and Captain Sparklebeard. He has co-written the musicals Imaginary; Growl: The True Story of the Big Bad Wolf; Danni Hero; Before After and Midnight.

NIK HENDERSON is an illustrator and visual development artist, and has worked with several clients such as Pixar, Abrams, Redstar 3D, and Harper Collins. He grew up in Missouri, and studied illustration at the Savannah College of Art & Design. Besides illustrating, he enjoys collecting/researching aviation history, writing, and building scale models.

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