Space Race - Leporello (Paperback)

Tom Clohosy Cole (author,illustrator)

£10.00

Paperback 20 Pages
Published: 01/06/2012

Synopsis

Another instalment from our bestselling concertina series, Tom leads us through the defining moments of that tense, tumultuous and exciting phase of the Cold War known as the Space Race, covering the period from both the perspectives of the 'Free World' and the Communist USSR. Illustrated throughout, Space Race is not only a beautiful work of art, but also comes with a fact sheet detailing important breakthroughs in space travel on both sides of the Iron Curtain between 1957 and 1975, making it a fantastic tool for educators and young historians alike.

Publisher: Nobrow Ltd
ISBN: 9781907704437
Number of pages: 20
Dimensions: 235 x 138 mm

MEDIA REVIEWS

Perfect for art lovers or space enthusiasts of all ages, Space Race covers the USSR’s early triumphs of space exploration on one side and the USA’s race to the moon on the other, all in beautifully illustrations. Its only text is an illustrated fact sheet detailing important breakthroughs in space travel on both sides of the Iron Curtain between 1957 and 1975, making it a fantastic tool for educators as well as a fun way for young historians to explore a defining period of the 20th Century.
—American Association for the Advancement of Science

“A beautiful art piece in itself… with an important timeline of facts from either side of the race, perfect for all ages!”
—Shelf Editions