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Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Provides an overview of important historical events or periods in world history. This volume focuses on the important dates in history of space exploration, providing a sense of time, place, and chronology through the use of maps and timelines as well as text.
Series
Publisher
World Book
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
"An introduction to human space exploration for primary and intermediate grade students, with information about the early history of space travel and current space exploration. Includes a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
They have made a difference and revolutionized the world. They come from all walks of life and from all corners of the globe. These remarkable individuals have pioneered, developed and forever improved their industry and the world in which we live. Engaging and relevant, these individuals will change the way you view the world, and remind you that it only takes one person to make a difference. Pioneers Of Space Travel, NASA, Neil Armstrong, Space...
Author
Publisher
Rosen YA
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Few frontiers have inspired human imagination as much as the final frontier: outer space. What seemed impossible a mere hundred years ago has now been accomplished, as humans have sent astronauts into orbit and onto the moon, and rovers and satellites continue to travel farther out, beaming invaluable data about our universe back to Earth. This illustration-packed title covers the most outstanding events since humans landed on the moon. Missions...
Author
Publisher
The Experiment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"From Galileo's telescope to the International Space Station - a stunningly photo-filled tour through the milestones of space exploration, examining iconic objects from Sputnik to Skylab and their effect on what we know and how we think about space."--
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Dreams of Other Worlds describes the unmanned space missions that have opened new windows on distant worlds. Spanning four decades of dramatic advances in astronomy and planetary science, Impey and Henry tell the story of eleven iconic exploratory missions and how they have fundamentally transformed our scientific and cultural perspectives on the universe and our place in it.
Author
Language
English
Description
An Oxford economist and expert on mega-projects examines how the lessons learned through both their successes and failures can be applied to decision-making about any size project.
"The secrets to successfully planning and delivering ambitious, complex projects on any scale--from home renovation to space exploration--by the world's leading expert on mega-projects. Nothing is more inspiring than a big vision that becomes a triumphant, new reality....
12) The Smithsonian history of space exploration: from the ancient world to the extraterrestrial future
Author
Publisher
Smithsonian Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
When it comes to Mars, the focus is often on how to get there: the rockets, the engines, the fuel. But upon arrival, what will it actually be like? In 2013, Kate Greene moved to Mars. That is, along with five fellow crew members, she embarked on NASA's first HI-SEAS mission, a simulated Martian environment located on the slopes of Mauna Loa in Hawai'i. For four months she lived, worked, and slept in an isolated geodesic dome, conducting a sleep study...
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Using items in the NASA archive together with expert narrative guidance, this history of how Americans got to space begins with Wernher von Braun's vision for voyaging to Mars and ends with Elon Musk's contemporary plan to get there. It covers the founding of NASA, the first American astronauts in space, the moon landings, the Challenger disaster, and the Hubble Telescope repairs"--
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Filled with beautiful full-color illustrations, a groundbreaking compendium honoring the amazing true stories of fifty inspirational women who helped fuel some of the greatest achievements in space exploration from the nineteenth century to today--including Hidden Figure's Mary Jackson and Katherine Johnson as well as former NASA Chief Astronaut Peggy Whitson, the record-holding American biochemistry researcher who has spent the most cumulative time...
Author
Series
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Perfect for fans of Dog Man who love nonfiction, this is the definitive, go-to book about everything AWESOME you EVER wanted to know about all things outer space Uncover a wealth of weird, wacky, and wild facts about our universe, from planets to supernovas to space travel and everything in-between, told in Mike Lowery's signature, acclaimed comic style with bright and energetic artwork, fresh framing devices, and hilarious jokes. This is the go-to...
18) Living in space
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Space is a vast and mysterious place. There are many environmental challenges, including enormous distances between planets and moons, lack of air and gravity, extreme cold, and radiation. This book presents these problems and examines the technologies developed so far to overcome them and make living in space possible. Through compelling text and impactful photographs, readers will learn about past space travel, life on the International Space Station,...
Series
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Kids will count, sort, weigh, explore, and play their way through these activities designed to help them improve their understanding of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Ideal for keeping kids between kindergarten and second grade interested and learning over the summer months. Develop basic math skills; Discover new language; Learn about reusing materials to save the environment; Explore the world of animals and their habitats."--...
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