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Nicolson, Cynthia Pratt

Exploring Space

40 pp. | Kids Can | October, 2000 | Trade ISBN 1-55074-711-8 $$12.95 | Paper ISBN 1-55074-713-4 $$6.95
(4) 4-6 Starting with Space series. Illustrated by Bill Slavin. By answering basic questions ("How do rockets work?"), this book offers a cursory history of space exploration from ancient legends to the invention of the telescope, space flight, and the possibility of space dwelling. Factual asides are provided by a cartoonish observatory and on "space data" pages. The busy pages also include photographs and watercolor spot art. A number of activities and a time line are provided. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

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