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Author
Series
Spectacular science volume 1
Publisher
Kingfisher Books
Pub. Date
©2023
Language
English
Description
The Spectacular Science of Space is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about planets, stars, and galaxies-and that parents often struggle to answer. Find out what gravity is, how we know about the Big Bang, what's it like to live on the International Space Station, and many, many more! The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science...
10) History of NASA
Author
Publisher
Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This book summarizes the history of NASA, from its beginnings to its accomplishments, to what it plans for the future. Historical photographs from NASA's archives, a glossary, and an index are included.
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Mars has a visitor. It likes to roam, observe, measure, and collect. It explores the red landscape - crossing plains, climbing hills, and tracing the bottoms of craters - in search of water and life. It is not the first to visit Mars. It will not be the last. But it might be the most curious.--book jacket.
13) Space travel
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
This children's book on space travel is packed with inspiring stories and facts about space exploration, astronauts, and the first moon landing.
Author
Series
Publisher
Formac Publishing Company Limited
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Since the first space mission in 1957, there have been many pivotal missions that have made new discoveries and pushed the boundaries of our knowledge. This book revisits 50 milestone missions including Voyager's Grand Tour, Apollo 8 and the first crewed mission to orbit the moon, Valentina Tereshkova (the first woman in space), the first weather satellite, the first communication satellite that brought live television to the world, and even spy...
15) Space explorers
Author
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Humans have always been fascinated by the universe, but only a few have been daring enough to travel beyond the Earth. From venturing into space for the first time to building the International Space Station in orbit, the history of space exploration is filled with peril, bravery and strokes of genius. In this beautifully illustrated anthology, spaceflight expert, Libby Jackson, reveals the very best true stories of humankind's thrilling journey to...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Maybe you remember when a little robotic spacecraft landed on a far-off planet. On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars and now she s ready to guide you through her journey firsthand. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to Curiosity and her mission: to discover more about the red planet and search for evidence of life.--from dust jacket.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
StarTalk is both a podcast and a National Geographic television program, in which host Neil deGrasse Tyson and his celebrity guests tackle provocative subjects in science. This companion volume features interesting photos, smart scientific facts, and witty commentary.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Journey from the deepest trenches in the oceans to the farthest humans have ventured into space and learn what it takes to explore the extremes. You might just be surprised by how similar the domains of ASTRONAUTS and AQUANAUTS really are. Space and the ocean. If you don't think they go together, think again! Both deep-sea and space explorers have to worry about pressure, temperature, climate, and most importantly, how to survive in a remote and...
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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"Ride along with the New Horizons spacecraft as she rockets three billion miles to Pluto! Watch her take the first close-up photos of Pluto, and then journey another billion miles to mini-world Arrokoth. You'll whiz through space at more than 10 miles per second; learn how giant planet Jupiter helped the little spacecraft reach Pluto; and discover the astonishing surface feature that made the world fall in love with Pluto"--
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