24 Hours On The Moon

Illustrated by Gomez David; By (author) Prentice, Andy
Description:

Follow a girl''s thrilling first day on the Moon.

She explores every corner of her father''s base, and finds out how everyone is kept alive and fed in such a hostile environment. She''ll learn about fusion power, robot mining and the futuristic sport of Moonball.

Inspired by the latest scientific breakthroughs and anticipating technological progress to come, this is an exciting story based on real Moon science.

- Told in lively comic book style
- Written with expert advice from UCL Professor Paul Kuin, Department of Space and Climate Physics
- Perfect for school projects
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Chapters in this book include:
- Approaching the Moon
- Coreolis Base - Shackleton Crater
- In the canteen
- The moonball court
- A view of the base
- Time for bed
- All around the Moon
- Time to get up
- The farm
- The dangers of the Moon
- Robotics and construction
- A history of the base
- Underground reservoir
- Why exercise is important
- Space observations
- Moon suit
- Garage airlock
- Shackleton Crater
- A solar storm strikes
- Getting to the stadium
- Game time
- Our future on the Moon

Biographical note:
Andy Prentice (Author)
Ever since he read the Spy''s Guidebook when he was eight, Andy has wanted to write books for Usborne. He''s very happy that he got to fulfill his dream. As well as writing books and stories for Usborne, Andy has published several fantasy novels about demons and dark magic. He likes playing board games and making up imaginary worlds.


Promotional headline:
An exciting, fact-filled comic book that explores the exhilarating future of life on the Moon.