Product Description

As soon as humankind had conquered the Earth, the race to explore the final frontier began. Space has always held a unique fascination for humans and, during the 20th century, it finally became possible for us to look beyond our planet for the first time. This book tells the incredible story of our journey into space. With illustrated pages, information boxes and reference sections that complement the narrative, you will meet pioneering scientists and brave astronauts, discover extraordinary technology and explore amazing landscapes. Your imagination will soar above the familiar world and voyage into the unknown, where you will catch a glimpse of the most spectacular sight of all - the future.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #871745 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09-25
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

Review
Sunday Times (Culture) the most enjoyable non-fiction of the year for readers of nine and over .both (books) demonstrate how gripping facts can be when expounded not in snippets but in continuous prose. Sunday Times (Culture) Both volumes are riveting .these are not just sound-bite snacks for short attention spans, but unfolding feasts that leave you with a sense of wonder that, in the mind-boggling span of the Universe, you are there at all to read them.

About the Author
Voyages Through Time is Peter Ackroyd's first work for children. He has been the literary editor of The Spectator and chief book reviewer for the The Times as well as writing several highly acclaimed biographies including "T.S. Eliot: A Life" and "London: the biography".