Engaging and whimsical illustrations along with +certain+ well-researched facts make this offering for kids a page-turner. The author, an experienced astronaut, is surely equipped to write on the topic. Unfortunately, the book has a huge flaw--the seemingly innocent analogy in the beginning, describing the timing of creation in terms of the hours of a clock. Without using the term "evolution," the author cleverly presented his case. Not all "scientists" would agree with his schedule of events.

Therefore, despite the fact that children (and parents) may learn many valuable things about planets and moons and space travel , we can't recommend this read.

This is a great little book. Well written. I really enjoy the illustrations, with the cartoon style characters superimposed on a somewhat realistic background. It really draws the younger audience in to the presentation. Interesting subject matter about whether humans will ever be able to live in space. It isn't intended to be completely accurate. Just a great big what-if exploration of ideas. Lots for the imagination, and lots to think about. What more could you want in an educational book.

Destination: Space is all about our ability to find other places than Earth to live. “Dr. Dave” takes readers first through a brief introduction to our history in space before covering why Earth is so special. As adults many of us are acquainted with the many challenges that come with finding a habitable planet (or alien life) elsewhere. He does his best to keep it short and to the point. He swiftly moves on to why we would want/need to leave the planet. From there it’s on to examining the various planets in our solar system and talking about the possibilities and the problems.

The illustrations were amusing. The actual pictures a bit bland at times, but they got their point across. The language was a bit too old at times for the young-reader style the book is formatted in. (I had trouble putting my finger on what exactly was the intended age range for this book.)

I don’t feel like Destination: Space gelled together very well. It’s obviously the most basic sort of primer to finding other places to live in space, but it still managed to feel a bit choppy and scattered. Also, sometimes I wondered why the author chose to relay (or not relay) certain pieces of information. Like when he tells readers that they would only need a breathing mask to live on Titan but doesn’t mention the temperature or, you know, the methane rain? He goes more in depth later on, but it still reads a bit weird.

Overall, Destination: Space failed to excite the imagination, but for a little reader who has had absolutely no exposure to the solar system and its (in)hability, this might be a good book. Honestly, I’d recommend waiting until they were a little bit older and able to handle some of the more in-depth stuff.

'Destination: Space' by Dr. Dave Williams and Loredana Cunti with illustrations by Theo Krynauw is a book for young readers about space and exploring other planets.

In this picture-filled book, the main question that gets posed is "Will humans ever be able to live on other planets?" Then the book explores why we might need to and what viable options look like. Terraforming Mars is discussed as well as more Earth-like options further in space. Many uninhabitable options are discussed along the way.

The book is filled with illustrations and pictures. It's a fun exploration of space, if not very deep. I think it might cause further interest in young readers.

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Ever look up at the night sky and wonder what it would be like to live on another planet? Former astronaut Dr. Dave Williams takes readers on a tour of our solar system that points out the major drawbacks or good points for each planet and even a few of the moons. He also talks about how we learned what we know about them, and what the biggest tourist attractions would be for each spot. He even discusses what sort of shelters, transportation, and solutions for food are being created and tested. Photos from various missions and NASA projects, artists' renderings of what probes looked like as they reached various planets, and cartoon illustrations support the text. Back matter includes a list for further reading, image credits, and an index.

Dr. Dave makes sure to point out that space ships might not look like what we see in movies (with an image from Star Trek as an example). He points out that messages from Titan to Earth would take over an hour to arrive; "No hi-speed Wi-Fi here!" Equipment like the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module and various designs for surface rovers are shown, with explanations of where and how they have been/are being tested. A photo of astronauts on the ISS watching "The Last Jedi" proves that there will be a chance for relaxation in space now and then.

Whether young readers simply want to learn more facts about outer space and its exploration, or have a desire to someday join those who are venturing out beyond Earth's atmosphere, this introduction to possibilities of living on another planet is informative and fun. A recommended addition to school library collections for elementary grades.

This is a great book for any space lover. It is a detailed book on planets, astronaut information, earth studies and more. In comic type form it gives lots of information. Illustrations and graphics are very well done and will hold interest of older children. I think because of the information it is best for children 8+. This book would also be very good for research on a science space report.
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This is a reasonable book for the young about mankind creating living habitats on other planets and celestial bodies far, far away, but it's not the greatest one. It's too repetitive, even if that will help with the educational side of things, and too higgledy-piggledy, going through the likely candidates for places either we or other lifeforms might one day be found on, but going through them twice and in a completely random order. A strong visual style also helps the book's success, but it could have been given a much more simple and logical structure.

“Destination: Space” by former NASA astronaut Dr. Dave Williams teaches children about the Final Frontier in this informative accessible guide. Young readers learn that Earth is a pretty good place to live; temperatures on Mercury are ten times hotter than here; winter on Neptune lasts about forty years; Uranus is ten billion miles away; and that Mars, although it takes six months to get to, most closely resembles Earth. This fourth title in the Dr. Dave: Astronaut series sheds light on living on other planets and is a great guide for classrooms. Highly recommended!

Pub Date 09 Oct 2018

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