Bob McDonald
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
One of: CBC s 27 Canadian books we can't wait to read in September CBC s 60 works of Canadian nonfiction to watch for in fall 2022 Toronto Star's 40-plus books we re most looking forward to this season Is a global pandemic what it took to show us that saving our planet is possible? In the absence of motorized boats and gondolas, Venice s waters have returned to a sparkling blue color. Deer have been spotted roaming cities in Italy, and mountain goats...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Beloved science commentator Bob McDonald takes us on a tour of our galaxy, unraveling the mysteries of the universe and helping us navigate our place among the stars. How big is our galaxy? Is there life on those distant planets? Are we really made of star dust? And where do stars even come from? In An Earthling's Guide to Outer Space, we finally have the answers to all those questions and more. With clarity, wisdom, and a great deal of enthusiasm,...
Author
Publisher
Douglas & McIntyre
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Spacewalking is a physically exhausting, mentally rigorous endeavor. It is so difficult, only three Canadians have ever succeeded: Chris Hadfield, Steve MacLean, and Dave Williams. Hadfield completed the first Canadian spacewalk and installed the Canadarm 2 on the International Space Station, while Williams holds the record for the longest spacewalk by a Canadian. And Steve MacLean, former head of the Canadian Space Agency, was one of Canada's original...
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