History Of Space Exploration Coloring Book

Forty-four captioned illustrations accurately depict scenes of major milestones in space exploration — from launching of first liquid-fuel rocket in 1926 to Challenger tragedy in 1986. Other exciting drawings: launch of Sputnik (1957), first U.S. space walk (1965), first men on the moon (1969), more.

Adventure awaits with these entertaining, accurate images of space exploration and the history of astronomy. Stargazers of all ages will find fascination amid 110 illustrations, including 22 double-page spreads of constellations.

Forty-four dramatic illustrations depict an asteroid, a spacecraft observing the landscape of Mars, representations of all the planets, more. Captions.

Large, double-page illustrations introduce stargazers of all ages to 22 major constellations, among them Aquarius, the water bearer; Orion, the hunter; Gemini, the twins; as well as Canis Major, Taurus, and Leo. Accompanying text relates mythological story behind each constellation's name and identifies its principal stars.

This space coloring book is all about introducing the wonderful cosmos to those who are intrigued by space exploration and the wonders of the universe. Features: 8.5" X 11" (21.59 x 27.94 cm) Coloring Book 70 full page drawings of the solar system planets & space missions with orbiters Hand drawn black-and-white realistic line drawings Ages 5+ / Progressive complexity on drawings for all ages Back pages are marked with guide line for cutting (pages are not perforated) High-resolution printing Durable glossy cover Made in USA Makes a fun and unique space-themed gift for kids!

Launch into a universe of creativity -- ready for you to color! The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum presents a galaxy-spanning new coloring book that provides a crisp, informative look at the history of space exploration. With this expertly crafted coloring book, fire your imagination as you marvel at the wonders of interplanetary travel, interstellar exploration, plus the human ingenuity that made it possible, with a selection of the most celebrated artifacts and spacecraft from the National Air and Space Museum collection. Curated by museum experts and masterfully illustrated by John Pirtel (Airplanes: A Smithsonian Coloring Book), get an up-close look at Sputnik, Explorer 1, Friendship 7, Space Shuttle Discovery, Voyager, astronaut Sally Ride's flight suit, a real Mars rover, the Apollo 11 capsule Columbia, and much more. These detailed pen and ink illustrations encourage you to consider the vastness of space and the achievements necessary to make these giant leaps for humankind, which fans of spacecraft, coloring books, and space history can unlock with their own creativity. Each page of Spacecraft: A Smithsonian Coloring Book not only stands alone as a work of art, but is also accompanied by brief and fascinating insights from the museum's experts about each artifact and its history, ensuring that time spent coloring is also time spent learning.

Blast off on a journey to the Red Planet! A fascinating and educational coloring book filled with fun facts and entertaining activities about its history, recent missions, and future exploration.

A detailed look at space - from the first rocket launch to how the continued potential for space exploration alters the way man looks at his world.