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The Astronaut Selection Test Book: Do You Have What it Takes for Space? Copertina flessibile – 4 ottobre 2018

Edizione Inglese di Tim Peake (Autore), The European Space Agency (Autore)
4,7 4,7 su 5 stelle 485 voti
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*The* puzzle book of 2018, 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 Astronaut Selection Test Book goes where no puzzle book has gone before.

Including puzzles and tests on:

· visual perception and logic
· mental arithmetic and concentration
· psychological readiness
· teamwork and leadership
· survival, physical and medical skills
· foreign languages (every astronaut has to know Russian!)

and much more, this richly illustrated book draws on Tim Peake's first-hand experience of applying to be an astronaut in 2008, when he and five others were chosen - out of over 8,000 applications!

We've all dreamed of being an astronaut, though of the estimated 100 billion people who have ever lived, only 557 people have travelled to space. But with this unprecedented look into real astronaut selection, you might just find out your dreams can become reality...
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HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM SOLVER...

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'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 (5 STARS, Book of the Month)

'It's such a good idea... this is a very good thing for Christmas Day' - GRAHAM NORTON, BBC RADIO 2

'Everybody, get this book... it's a fascinating read' - CHRIS MOYLES, RADIO X

'A fantastic gift... more than just a quiz' - WI LIFE

'The perfect [book] for big thinkers' - BBC ARTS, 2018's Biggest Books

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  1. Lunghezza stampa
    256 pagine
  2. Lingua
    Inglese
  3. Editore
    Century
  4. Data di pubblicazione
    4 ottobre 2018
  5. Dimensioni
    15.24 x 2.01 x 23.5 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    178089919X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1780899190
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Recensione

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

L'autore

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 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.

Dettagli prodotto

  • Editore ‏ : ‎ Century (4 ottobre 2018)
  • Lingua ‏ : ‎ Inglese
  • Copertina flessibile ‏ : ‎ 256 pagine
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 178089919X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1780899190
  • Peso articolo ‏ : ‎ 357 g
  • Dimensioni ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 2.01 x 23.5 cm
  • Recensioni dei clienti:
    4,7 4,7 su 5 stelle 485 voti

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4,7 su 5 stelle
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Benedetta
5,0 su 5 stelle Perfetto
Recensito in Italia il 1 agosto 2021
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Davvero interessante per gli appassionati (ovviamente è in lingua inglese)
Una persona l'ha trovato utile
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marcomeru
5,0 su 5 stelle The perfect Christmas present!
Recensito in Italia il 23 novembre 2018
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The book is amazing, it's full of tricky mind games (real problems for aspiring astronauts) which stimulate the brain and can be very useful for children. Absolutely approved!!
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vanessa
5,0 su 5 stelle Utile
Recensito in Italia il 21 gennaio 2020
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Anche se in inglese è facilmente comprensibile e ti aiuta ad allenare la mente
2 persone l'hanno trovato utile
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Oleksandr
5,0 su 5 stelle tutto ok
Recensito in Italia il 29 gennaio 2020
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Tutto bene
Una persona l'ha trovato utile
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AlphaGrisby
5,0 su 5 stelle Excellent
Recensito in Francia il 20 agosto 2021
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Ce livre est une introduction aux exercices par lesquels devront passer les futurs astronautes. Le niveau est loin d'être aussi difficile que les exercices réels de l'Agence Spatiale Européenne, évidemment, mais cela donne déjà une vue d'ensemble de ce qu'on attend de vous dans l'espace.

Le livre alterne entre séries d'exercices et explications sur le recrutement et la formation des astronautes - ce n'est donc pas un "livre d'exercices" pur et dur, on peut vraiment comprendre concrètement à quoi sert tel type de connaissance ou de compétence.

Le livre a été travaillé pour être aussi accessible à un public plus jeune, à partir de 12-13 ans peut-être. Mais le niveau est suffisamment élevé pour qu'un adulte s'y attaque sans s'ennuyer. A acheter les yeux fermés.
Una persona l'ha trovato utile
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Angela anderson
5,0 su 5 stelle Is there anything Sir Major Tim Peake can't do?!
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 21 luglio 2021
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Been fortunate enough to meet the sensational, exemplary British astronaut that Sir Major Tim Peake is! Oh yeah, I looked at this book and I would fail MISERABLY at the tests, which I am gutted about Because my dream is to go to Space one day, that being said, I'd be a part of mission control for ESA, after I secure my dream job in the houses of Parliament as a minister for all things Space (in my dreams) according to another hero of mine, Pierre Cardin, I am an Astrophilla obsessive, (Mr Cardin went on to design protective wear for NASA) according to British Vogue), hopefully one day, I too, like Sir Major Tim Peake, will be to enjoy going up, marvelling at our planet! This book is informative, interesting and a lovely additional to all my Space books on my book shelf!
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Laktish Rouben
5,0 su 5 stelle Best Book for Astronauts
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 20 gennaio 2020
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This is an amazing book for youngsters who wish to be astronauts. The process of ESA astronaut selection is in this book. You can prepare yourself from now by reading this book and work for your aim/goal.
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Sherrine fox
5,0 su 5 stelle Great book
Recensito in Canada il 10 gennaio 2020
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I love everything about this book
I’m enjoying every bit of it
By Sherrine on January 10/2020
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Constantin
5,0 su 5 stelle Super für Raumfahrt Fans!
Recensito in Germania il 27 dicembre 2020
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Habe es als Geschenk gekauft, zusammen mit einem Poster und kam sehr gut an! Natürlich muss der Beschenkt auch Englisch können, um dieses Buch in der engl. Version verstehen zu können. Wurde nur kurz durchgeblättert, aber sah sehr interessant aus mit den ganzen Tests fürs Astronauten. Für Fans der Raumfahrt und Astronauten genau das Richtige als Gimmick Geschenk. Haben die mit großer Sicherheit noch nicht im Repertoire!
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