Godina izdanja: Ostalo
ISBN: Ostalo
Oblast: Astronomija
Jezik: Engleski
Autor: Strani

Franklyn M. Branley - Exploring By Satellite
The Story of Project Vanguard

Crowell, 1957.
Tvrdi povez, zastitni omot iskrzan, 42 strane.
IZUZETNO RETKO IZDANJE!

Franklyn Branley was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum-Hayden Planeterium. In 1960, he originated the Let’s–Read–and–Find–Out Science series, dedicated to explaining science to young children and encouraging them to explore their world. Dr. Branley is the author of over 150 science books for children.
Written pre-Sputnik the text cover the plans for Project Vanguard as part of the I.G.Y. It goes on to discuss the possible uses of satellites for observation of the Earth and space. It ends with a discussion of a space station and manned exploration of the planets. Illustrations of rockets, satellites and a space station. Containing some of Helmut Wimmer`s earliest paintings for children which are spectacular.