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1) Space Junk
Author
Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color photographs ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Space junk is any human-made object in orbit around Earth that no longer has a use—and it’s a huge problem. This debris includes anything from large satellites and rocket parts to tiny screws and paint chips. Space junk can damage a spacecraft—and also cause issues for humans on Earth. This book takes readers on an exciting out-of-this-world voyage and uncovers cutting-edge technology while supporting STEM and NGSS standards. Each book contains...
Author
Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color photographs ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
The International Space Station (ISS) is a huge science laboratory that orbits Earth. It’s about as long as a football field and is home to astronauts from different countries. With each mission to ISS, astronauts learn more about our incredible universe! This book takes readers on an exciting out-of-this-world voyage and uncovers cutting-edge technology while supporting STEM and NGSS standards. Each book contains fact boxes, sidebars, a glossary,...
3) Space Robots
Author
Series
Publisher
Searchlight Books, Lerner Publications Company, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Since the beginning of the space race, robots have helped astronauts learn about space. Robots repair spacecraft, help with experiments, explore planets and moons, and more. Catch an inside glimpse of the history and future of space robots and learn about famous robots such as the Sojourner rover and the Astrobees.
Author
Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color photographs ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Humans have been visiting space since 1961, the year the first person traveled to space. Since that time, countless others, in addition to thousands of spacecraft, have gone to space with hopes of exploring our solar system and beyond. This book takes readers on an exciting out-of-this-world voyage and uncovers cutting-edge technology while supporting STEM and NGSS standards. Each book contains fact boxes, sidebars, a glossary, an index, and places...
5) Satellites
Author
Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color photographs ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
There are thousands of satellites in space! Some of these human-made machines observe Earth, predict the weather, and help people communicate. Others take pictures of planets, stars, and mysterious black holes in our vast universe! This book takes readers on an exciting out-of-this-world voyage and uncovers cutting-edge technology while supporting STEM and NGSS standards. Each book contains fact boxes, sidebars, a glossary, an index, and places to...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Just in time for the third North American total solar eclipse of the twenty-first century, this book explains how to safely observe solar eclipses, how long eclipses last, and why they result in a blackout period during the day. Young armchair astronomers and astronauts will be inspired by the wonders of outer space and what exists beyond our atmosphere as they learn more about the moon, the sun, and our earth. What really happens during a solar eclipse...
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Solar and lunar eclipses are sights to behold. But you don't see them every day! Learn about the different kinds of eclipses. Then discover when they happen, how to watch them, and the cool things that can happen during an eclipse.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
64 pages : color photographs ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
How does a spacesuit work? What is a probe? What are the parts of a Mars rover? Readers discover the answers to these and many more questions about the technology used to explore space in this fun and fact-filled guide to a high-interest science topic. Detailed and informative images are the focal point of this learning experience, with each chapter devoted to full-color photographs, diagrams, infographics, and more. The main text is creatively placed...