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When William first peered through the school telescope, his imagination soared. As a boy, he dreamed of reaching the planets. As a man, he helped the world take its first steps into space. From the fizz of failed experiments to the roar of rockets, it was...
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William Pickering didn't just study the stars. He brought us closer to them.
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When William first peered through the school telescope, his imagination soared.
As a boy, he dreamed of reaching the planets. As a man, he helped the world take its first steps into space.
From the fizz of failed experiments to the roar of rockets, it was curiosity that lit the way.
William Pickering Kiwi Rocket Man details how William Pickering didn't just study the stars. He brought us closer to them.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781776891832
Publisher: David Bateman Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 August 2026
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: David Bateman Ltd
Illustration: Full colour illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Alistair Hughes
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 250.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 32
About the Author
MARIA GILL is the author of over 60 children's non-fiction books. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Margaret Mahy Medal for services to children and is the founder of KidsBooksNZ.
ALISTAIR HUGHES runs the illustration agency Shoreline Creative, which regularly commissions illustration work for the publishing and media industries.
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