True Space Stories
Sep 2025 · Hachette UK
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96
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About this ebook
Read the true stories of some amazing space adventurers!
Meet the superstars of space exploration. From daring astronauts to genius stargazers, these true stories are packed with peril, bravery and determination. From moon trees to space ninjas, find out about the awe-inspiring adventures of these pioneering heroes.
This book retells 5 true stories of some amazing space adventures. Great for readers aged 9+ these real-life stories are gripping and inspiring reads. The non-fiction stories are retold by experienced author, Clive Gifford, who knows how to tell a tale. Illustrated with black and white line drawings, this chapter book is perfect for engaging readers.
Included at the back are some quizzes and extension activities such as comprehension questions and 'Think about...' ideas, as well as a glossary to help educators to make the most of the stories.
Meet the superstars of space exploration. From daring astronauts to genius stargazers, these true stories are packed with peril, bravery and determination. From moon trees to space ninjas, find out about the awe-inspiring adventures of these pioneering heroes.
This book retells 5 true stories of some amazing space adventures. Great for readers aged 9+ these real-life stories are gripping and inspiring reads. The non-fiction stories are retold by experienced author, Clive Gifford, who knows how to tell a tale. Illustrated with black and white line drawings, this chapter book is perfect for engaging readers.
Included at the back are some quizzes and extension activities such as comprehension questions and 'Think about...' ideas, as well as a glossary to help educators to make the most of the stories.
About the author
Clive Gifford lives in Manchester, UK and is an award-winning author of over 150 books for children and adults. These include Eye Benders: The Science of Seeing and Believing, winner of the prestigious Royal Society Young People's Book Prize in 2014, and Cool Technology, which won the School Library Association Information Book Award 2013. Clive's titles range from the serious (Robots, iScience, How the World Works) and sporty (with books on motor racing, the Olympics and football) to the downright silly (The Curse of the Toxic Trousers).
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