Description
About the book. The Complete Guide to Space Exploration provides young readers with an overview of the history of space travel and the exploration of the solar system. Written by Ben Hubbard, the book combines photography with infographics. The publisher recommends it from age nine, and this edition was published in 2020.
Content. The content begins with a timeline and follows, among other things, the first satellites, the space race, and the moon landings. The reader then encounters the solar system’s eight planets, the dwarf planet Pluto, the sun, asteroids, and comets. Mars rovers and ideas for further exploration are also included. Furthermore, the book addresses the search for life beyond Earth and challenges that have followed space travel throughout history.
Who is this book suitable for? For children who want to read more about space missions and see the connection between historical events and research on other celestial bodies. The English explanations and images can be explored together with an adult. The book has 112 pages and provides a comprehensive overview as the material was presented in the 2020 edition. Future perspectives belong to the book’s time of publication.
Read together and discover more. Read together with an adult who can explain English words, and let the child choose a topic they want to know more about. Feel free to stop at an image or a question that sparks interest, and talk about what you notice. A short reading session can be enough; the book can be opened again when curiosity takes you further to the next topic. You may wish to compare what you read with other books or a map, so that new information is placed in a larger context. Let the child point out a detail they have discovered, and use it as a starting point for a conversation in Norwegian. It is easy to return to favorite pages and find something you did not see during the first pass. Alternate between reading aloud and studying the illustrations, so that text and images can complement each other along the way. Adapt the pace according to the child’s interest and experience with English; you do not need to follow a fixed reading order.
About the edition. English book, published 2020. 112 pages. ISBN 9781838690861.
