Books with title All About 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 of an astronaut in this out-of-this-world addition to the popular Eyewitness series.

Learn about outer space exploration, from the Hubble telescope to the latest space shuttle launches, in this delightful nonfiction title! Readers will learn about famous astronauts, the history of exploring space, and what the future holds for space exploration through vivid images and photographs, informative text, and intriguing facts. With a glossary and index, readers will want to learn all they can about exploring space!

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. Now reissued with a CD and wall chart, Eyewitness Space Exploration is a spectacular and informative guide to the mysteries beyond Earth and its atmosphere, and offers a unique view of the history of space exploration and the daily life of astronauts.

TIME For Kids The Book of How: All About Space presents kids 8-12 years old with answers to the kinds of intriguing questions that appeal to their sense of curiosity. Colorful graphics, spectacular photos and clear, engaging diagrams will help answer questions such as: How do astronauts train? How does the sun stay hot? How do you launch a rocket? And many more.TIME For Kids goes beyond just answering the question, and engages kids with hands-on activities at the end of each chapter that bring life to a topic or idea they just read about. The Book of How: All About Space is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids.

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 of an astronaut in this out-of-this-world addition to the popular Eyewitness series.

A series of adventure stories from Perseus and the Greeks, Amelia Earhart: the first lady to fly over the Atlantic, Galileo and his telescopes, how rockets work, the Mars rover, and more!Many, many years ago, a sense of wonder led people to look up and think about constellations in the night sky. These days, we send space probes to Pluto and rovers to Mars. Adventure, exploration, and better technology has brought us to the age of space exploration. Let's learn about the hard work and fun stories that brought us to where we are today.Part of the educational comics series. Have fun learning about history, technology, and other stuff too!

Opposing Viewpoints SeriesFor over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world.

Climb Aboard! Explore how NASA was formed! Meet early astronauts! Examine the Gemini and Apollo programs! Investigate Keck, Keck II, the Hubble Telescope, and the Chandra X-ray Observatory! Learn about space shuttles and stations! See an infographic showing the electromagnetic spectrum! Did You Know? facts and a Guidebook of landmarks in space exploration complete your journey. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.