Space (Look Inside Cross-Sections)
Space (Look Inside Cross-Sections) is a digital children’s guide that reveals the inner workings of spacecraft, rockets, and space missions. This PDF edition brings the classic Dorling Kindersley title to your screen with detailed cutaway illustrations. Download it instantly and explore the history of space flight from the earliest satellites to the Hubble Space Telescope.
Written by Moira Butterfield and illustrated by Nick Lipscombe and Gary Biggin, this book was first published in 1994. It uses clear cross-section artwork to show how spacecraft are built, how astronauts live in orbit, and how rockets launch from Earth.
Book Overview
This educational book is part of the Look Inside Cross-Sections series. It covers the Space Race, the Mercury and Voskhod missions, the Saturn V rocket, the Space Shuttle, space walking, the Voyager and Giotto probes, and the Hubble Space Telescope. The final pages include a timeline and glossary to support young readers.
The digital edition is provided as a PDF, so it can be read on tablets, computers, and compatible reading apps. Instant download means no physical shipping is required.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Cutaway views of the Mercury, Voskhod, and Apollo spacecraft.
- Technical details of the Saturn V rocket and its powerful F-1 engines.
- Illustrated explanations of the Space Shuttle and space walks.
- A look at robotic probes including Voyager, Giotto, and Ariane 4.
- The Hubble Space Telescope and how it observes the universe.
- A timeline of space exploration milestones.
- A glossary of space terms for young readers.
Why This Book Matters
Space (Look Inside Cross-Sections) helps children understand complex technology through visual learning. The cross-section style was designed to make engineering ideas accessible to young readers. It remains a useful introduction to space history and spacecraft design.
Book Details
| Author | Moira Butterfield |
|---|---|
| Illustrators | Nick Lipscombe and Gary Biggin |
| Publisher | DK Children |
| Publication Date | September 15, 1994 |
| Edition | First American Edition |
| Series | Look Inside Cross-Sections |
| ISBN-10 | 1564586820 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1564586827 |
| ASIN | 1564586820 |
| Pages | 36 |
| Print Length | 32 pages |
| File Size | 24.0 MB |
| Language | English |
| Reading Age | 6 – 9 years |
| Grade Level | 1 – 4 |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.25 x 11 inches |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download. No physical copy will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase.
The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and other compatible reading software.
FAQ
How do I receive the book after purchase? The download link becomes available immediately after purchase.
Will I receive a physical copy? No, this is a digital PDF edition only.
Which devices can I use? You can read it on Kindle apps, tablets, smartphones, computers, and most PDF readers.
Add Space (Look Inside Cross-Sections) to your collection today and enjoy instant access to this illustrated journey through space.
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