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Title Statement | Spacepedia / Brad Herzog. |
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Author | Herzog, Brad |
Publication | San Rafael, California: Insight Kids, an imprint of Insight Editions,[2019]©2019 |
Extent of Item | 46 pages |
ISBN | 168383691X 9781683836919 |
Other Number | 3490197 |
General Notes | "STEAM Science - Technology - Engineering - Astronomy - Math"--Cover. |
Contents | What is space? -- Galaxies -- Seeing the stars -- Stories in our stars -- Our Solar System -- Earth: the big blue marble -- The Moon -- Space rocks -- Why we explore -- Seeing is believing: telescopes -- Ancient astronomer: Galileo Galilei -- How we see: observatories -- Reaching the Moon -- The moonwalkers -- The International Space Station -- Mission: Mars -- The golden record -- Is there life out there? -- Space science fiction -- Exploring close to home -- Exploring in your home -- The future of space exploration. |
Summary | Explore the universe and learn about the science and history of space discovery in this educational and interactive guide! Humans have always sought to push the boundaries of discovery, exploring not only Earth but the universe beyond. For centuries, scientists have been fascinated by space, studying everything from the planets to supernovas. The discoveries they've made have radically changed our view of the universe and our place in it. An out-of-this-world experience, this book lets kids explore space through the stories in the stars. Young readers can learn about the science of the solar system and the history of space exploration, even getting a glimpse into the future of space technology and how it compares to the imaginings of popular sci-fi books and movies. Aspiring astronauts will get a comprehensive overview of everything space, from Galileo's first telescope to robots on the Red Planet. Filled with interactive inserts, photos, and illustrations, this encyclopedic guide to the universe takes kids on an exciting and interactive journey through space. |
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By Topic | Astronomy--Juvenile literature |
Cosmology--Juvenile literature | |
By Location | Outer space--Juvenile literature |
Outer space--Exploration--Juvenile literature |