100 Facts: Space Travel

Prepare for launch and discover what it takes to survive beyond Earth's atmosphere with 100 Facts: Space Travel! Written by experienced astronomy author Sue Becklake, this highly engaging book guides young readers through exactly 100 numbered facts focused on the technology, history, and human reality of traveling through space. The book explores how massive rockets overcome gravity, how spacesuits protect astronauts from the freezing vacuum of space, what it's like to eat and sleep in zero gravity, and what future missions to Mars might look like. Packed with a mix of stunning real-world photographs, clear technical diagrams, and fun activities, this educational reference breaks down aerospace engineering and space travel logistics into thrilling, easy-to-read trivia bits that will captivate any aspiring astronaut.