The Astronaut Selection Test Book: Do You Have What it Takes for Space? by Tim P

Description: The Astronaut Selection Test Book by Tim Peake, The European Space Agency Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description 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 Agencys 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 logicmental arithmetic and concentrationpsychological readinessteamwork and leadershipsurvival, physical and medical skillsforeign languages (every astronaut has to know Russian!)and much more, this richly illustrated book draws on Tim Peakes first-hand experience of applying to be an astronaut in 2008, when he and five others were chosen - out of over 8,000 applications!Weve 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..._________________________HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM SOLVER...Tim Peake and the ESA will receive no royalties from this book; instead, they will be donated to the Princes Trust charity._________________________Engrossing... a brain buster of a book... Youll learn plenty about space and what it takes to be an astronaut, but youll also sharpen up your broader knowledge. For anyone interested in the space race and the imminent journey to Mars, heres the perfect stocking filler. - STARBURSTIts 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)Its such a good idea... this is a very good thing for Christmas Day - GRAHAM NORTON, BBC RADIO 2Everybody, get this book... its a fascinating read - CHRIS MOYLES, RADIO XA fantastic gift... more than just a quiz - WI LIFEThe perfect book for big thinkers - BBC ARTS, 2018s Biggest Books Author Biography 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 Europes gateway to space, and boasts 22 member states. Its mission is to shape the development of Europes space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Details ISBN 152912414X ISBN-13 9781529124149 Title The Astronaut Selection Test Book Author Tim Peake, The European Space Agency Format Paperback Year 2019 Pages 256 Publisher Cornerstone GE_Item_ID:123845470; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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