The Golden Book of Space Exploration

by Dinah L. Moché, Thomas LaPadula (Painter)

Describes the stages in the exploration of space from the earliest rockets, the shuttle, and space stations to exploring the moon, Mars, and beyond

Genres: Space

45 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1990

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Young readers will learn about all kinds of amazing spacecraft and explore worlds beyond earth. Beginning with the first rockets in orbit to space explorers that will one day live in lunar or Martian bases, this readable narrative will appeal to all young space enthusiasts. A short space acronym list is included at the end of the narrative.

Astronomer, lecturer, and author Dinah L. Moche is the author of this book; the paintings are by Tom LaPadula. Photographs and artists’ conceptions are from NASA; National Space Society vice president Mark R. Chartrand served as a consultant.

Recommended.