Space Exploration
Space Exploration
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Dorling Kindersley
Just the Series: Eyewitness Books: Science   

Series and Publisher: Eyewitness Books: Science   

Annotation: Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.
Genre: [Engineering]
 
Reviews: 5
Catalog Number: #89006
Format: Perma-Bound Edition
Common Core/STEAM: Common Core Common Core
Copyright Date: 2014
Edition Date: 2014 Release Date: 08/18/14
Illustrator: Gorton, Steve,
Pages: 72 pages
ISBN: Publisher: 1-465-42616-7 Perma-Bound: 0-605-83926-3
ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-465-42616-1 Perma-Bound: 978-0-605-83926-7
Dewey: 629.4
LCCN: 2012474755
Dimensions: 29 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
Horn Book

Employing the densely illustrated and captioned design of this series, this title is devoted primarily to examining the rockets, landers, and shuttles that have made space exploration possible. The comprehensive account of multinational space agency contributions provides unique information to readers who may only be familiar with NASA space programs. Ind.

Word Count: 4,572
Reading Level: 7.8
Interest Level: 5-9
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 7.8 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 17246 / grade: Middle Grades
Lexile: IG1100L

Have you been dreaming about exploring the great mysteries of space? Do you see yourself aboard the next space mission? Have you always wondered about what lies beyond our planet? 

Learn how rockets work, find out about the various missions to the Moon and Mars, and know about all the rovers and landers with Eyewitness Space Exploration. Train with the astronauts to find out about the equipment they use to work in space. 

Trace the evolution of spacesuits and know how many components they have and how much they weigh. Share a meal with the astronauts and see how they carry on their day-to-day tasks in zero gravity. Follow the various spacecraft in space – from distant explorers such as Voyager to sample-gathering rovers on Mars, such as Curiosity.

Eyewitness Space Exploration is now more interactive and colorful than ever with new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. 

Supports the Common Core State Standards


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