Presents articles discussing issues regarding varying opinions on the topic of space exploration, including whether the U.S. government should cut NASA funding and the benefits of space exploration.
Discusses the history of space exploration, as well as important shuttles, accidents, space stations, tools, and the future in space.
Uses cartoon-style characters to introduce readers to topics related to space exploration and the spacecraft that have been used for it.
Space Exploration
Danbury, CT: Franklin Watts, 2000. ———. Wernher von Braun: Out of the Fire, the Stars. Danbury, CT: Franklin Watts, 2007. Streissguth, Tom. Rocket Man: The Story of Robert Goddard. Minneapolis: TwentyFirst Century Books, 1995.
In the United States at this time, physicist and inventor Robert Goddard (1882– 1945) independently reached many of the same conclusions as Oberth and faced similar public skepticism about the viability of his work.
Help your child learn about space exploration with the new edition of this fact-packed guide and dedicated website From how satellites in space help us to forecast the weather to how an astronaut's body is affected upon re-entering Earth's ...
Science fiction becomes science fact in this intriguing series that explores the extraordinary scientific advances modern man is making--and their impact on contemporary issues, economics, our future, and our world.
A NASA science educator showcases important objects in space history from Galileo’s telescope to the Curiosity rover: “Will fascinate readers of any age.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) This book examines 100 objects that ...
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Learn about outer space exploration, from the Hubble telescope to the latest space shuttle launches, in this delightful nonfiction title!
Discusses the achievements of the early astronauts, what has been learned from many space missions, and how new technologies will further expand space exploration.
This detailed examination of our steps into space is viewed from our potential future there – on Mars to be exact – and considers how we will reach that point.
Explore space--and rocket past the boundaries of our known universe--in this "enjoyable, upbeat series" (Booklist).
A compilation of current and historical statistics -- with analysis -- on Space Exploration.
Getting people to an asteroid or returning them to the moon is a stepping stone on this journey. But this next big step in space will require cutting-edge technology. With current technology, it will take astronauts six to nine months ...
Help your child learn about space exploration with the new edition of this fact-packed guide and dedicated website From how satellites in space help us to forecast the weather to how an astronaut s body is affected upon re-entering ...
The Road Beyond T he space probes Voyager 1 and 2 were launched by NASA to study the outer solar system. Voyager 1 was launched on Sept. 5, 1977, and flew by Jupiter in 1979 and Saturn in 1980. Voyager 2 lifted off on Aug.
Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.
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The latest information on the most important social issues in America today is the hallmark of this well-established series for high school students.