Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover

Name: Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781529517378
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Packed with incredible facts and stunning illustrations, perfect for space fans age 6+

By Markus Motum

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Summary

Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover by Markus Motum is a captivating children's book that chronicles the journey of the Curiosity Rover as it travels from Earth to the vastness of Mars. The story introduces young readers to the fascinating world of space exploration, detailing the design, challenges, and triumphs of this historic mission. With vibrant illustrations, it brings the adventures of Curiosity to life, sparking imagination and interest in science and technology.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this captivating children's book if you're fascinated by space exploration and the adventures of rovers on Mars. Its engaging narrative and stunning illustrations provide a curious and educational journey, perfect for young readers with a thirst for learning about the universe and our place within it.

Description

A stylishly illustrated non-fiction book about the search for life on Mars, told from the unique perspective of NASA's Mars rover, Curiosity.

Discover the incredible story of the search for life on Mars, told from the unique perspective of Curiosity, the Mars Rover sent to explore the Red Planet. Markus Motum's stylish illustrations and diagrams reveal how a robot travelled 350,000,000 miles to explore a planet where no human has ever been.

Shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize and the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, 2018.

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Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover by Markus Motum is praised for its engaging narrative style, with the rover itself narrating its journey, which captivates young readers. Reviewers commend the book's large format and striking illustrations, which effectively convey the vastness of space and the Martian landscape. The artwork's retro and mixed-media style is highlighted as an excellent match for the STEM themes presented. Overall, this book is noted for appealing to a wide range of young space enthusiasts, offering a flexible reading experience that can be both informative and entertaining.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529517378

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Studio

Contributors:

Illustrated by Markus Motum

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 266.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 56

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About the Author

Markus Motum is a half-English, half-Norwegian up-and-coming illustrator. He studied Illustration at the University for the Creative Arts, graduating in 2012, and it was during his studies that he re-discovered his love of picture books. He really enjoys creating big colourful books and illustrations for readers to get sucked into. His second picture book for Walker is Ducks Overboard: A True Story of Plastic in Our Oceans. Markus is currently based in Brighton, UK.

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