Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover
Will be published approx. on 1. November 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
56 pages
978-1-4063-8715-5 (ISBN)
Description
A stylishly illustrated non-fiction book about the search for life on Mars, told from the unique perspective of NASA's Mars rover, Curiosity.
Discover the incredible story of the search for life on Mars, told from the unique perspective of Curiosity, the Mars Rover sent to explore the red planet. Markus Motum's stylish illustrations and diagrams reveal how a robot travelled 350,000,000 miles to explore a planet where no human has ever been.
Shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2018.
Discover the incredible story of the search for life on Mars, told from the unique perspective of Curiosity, the Mars Rover sent to explore the red planet. Markus Motum's stylish illustrations and diagrams reveal how a robot travelled 350,000,000 miles to explore a planet where no human has ever been.
Shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2018.
Reviews / Votes
"I think that this book can be enjoyed by a range of readers, with older readers appreciating the depth of information provided." * Juno * "Motum is definitely an illustrator to watch." * LoveReading *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Walker Books Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 327 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
410 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4063-8715-5 (9781406387155)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Markus Motum is a half-English, half-Norwegian up-and-coming illustrator. He studied Illustration at the University for the Creative Arts, graduating in 2012, and it was during his studies that he re-discovered his love of picture books. He really enjoys creating big colourful books and illustrations for readers to get sucked into. Markus is currently based in Brighton, UK.