Space explorers

Carlos and his classmates join Ms. Frizzle on an expedition to outer space where they learn about the solar system.

Space

An introduction to outer space discusses the galaxy, the solar system, the moon, space travel, satellites and space probes, and the possibilities of life on other planets.

A look at moons

Describes the physical characteristics of the moons in our solar system and the processes and space craft used to gather information about them.

Space

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9781902947310

Collation

61 pages : illustration ; 30 cm

Series Title

1000 things you should know about

Call Number

523 FAR

Space exploration

An informative guide to the mysteries beyond Earth and its atmosphere, "Space Exploration" takes young readers on a journey through the solar system and highlights advancements in space technology. Discover how satellites help us forecast the weather, how the Large Space Simulator is used to test spacecraft, what happens at liftoff and blastoff, and how the landing craft probes and explores pla…

Space exploration

Blast off to the farthest reaches of the universe in a provocative overview of mankind's fascination with space. From the first rocket launch of the 1950s, and the "space race" that ensued, to present-day wonders like the Hubble Space Telescope and the Mir space station, young space enthusiasts will learn about the exciting history and future of space travel and even follow a day in the life o…

Space travel

This introduction to space travel contains these topics: Going to space; Rockets for space travel; Is space safe for people?; First person in space; Early space missions; Next stop: the Moon; Traveling on the Moon; A problem in space; Space shuttle; Space stations; Missions to other planets; Space elevators and other ways to travel; Amazing space facts.