The Astronaut Selection Test Book
Do You Have What it Takes for Space?
$32.99
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
5 November 2019
Summary
The paperback of the fascinating puzzle book from bestselling Tim Peake.
The OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD puzzle book, as featured in the Times, Daily Telegraph, BBC Radio 4, and BBC Breakfast, and a Guardian Book of the Year pick.
Have YOU got what it takes to be an astronaut?
This book will help readers of all ages find out. Featuring 100 real astronaut tests and exercises from the European Space Agency’s rigorous selection process, ranging from easy to fiendishly hard, The A…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529124149 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 152912414X |
| Author: | Tim Peake, The European Space Agency |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Century |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 5 November 2019 |
| Weight: | 356g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 153mm x 235mm |
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Critics Review
” The Astronaut Selection Test Book should corner the gift market much in the same way that GCHQ and Bletchley Park Brainteasers have done in the past couple of years.” – Guardian
The Astronaut Selection Test Book should corner the gift market much in the same way that GCHQ and Bletchley Park Brainteasers have done in the past couple of years. * Guardian *
Engrossing… a brain buster of a book… You’ll learn plenty about space and what it takes to be an astronaut, but you’ll also sharpen up your broader knowledge. For anyone interested in the space race and the imminent journey to Mars, here’s the perfect stocking filler. * Starburst *
It’s a brain work-out on steroids, stuffed with authentic selection tests… Entertaining and engaging… innovative, earnest, soulful and exhilarating * BBC Sky at Night Magazine (Book of the Month) *
A hugely entertaining and demanding challenge… an ideal gift for budding space cadets. * The Daily Mail *
Entertaining and engaging, this intelligent book is educational and for the serious-minded… a route to the stars but also a road map for any career application. * 5* review and chosen as the book of the month in BBC Sky at Night Magazine *
It’s such a good idea… this is a very good thing for Christmas Day * BBC Radio 2 *
Everybody get this book… it’s a fascinating read * Radio X *
Packed with fun insights, challenging puzzles and interesting facts * How It Works *
A fantastic gift… more than just a quiz * WI Life *
The perfect [book] for big thinkers * BBC Arts, 2018’s Biggest Books *
Tim Peake
Tim Peake (Author)
Tim Peake is a European Space Agency astronaut. He finished his 186-day Principia mission working on the International Space Station for Expedition 46⁄47 when he landed back on Earth 18 June 2016. He is also a test pilot and served in the British Army Air Corps. Tim is a Fellow of a number of UK science, aviation and space-based organisations. He is also a STEM ambassador. He is married with two sons.
The European Space Agency (Author)
The European Space Agency is Europe’s gateway to space, and boasts 22 member states. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
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