outer space

An introduction to space travel.

Uncover the mysteries of space, from stars and planets to space travel. Explore the International Space Station, meet the Curiosity rover as it tours Mars, and learn how to observe the night sky.--.

"[A] ... scientists in the field of asteroid hunting explains how, for the first time, humanity could have the knowledge to prevent a devastating asteroid impact"--Publisher provided.

"Readers will want to grab a telescope and explore the night skies after finishing this overview of our solar system. Our solar system consists of eight planets, as well as numerous moons, comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. For thousands of years, humans believed that Earth was at the center of the Universe, but all of that changed in the 17th century. Astronomers like Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, and Isaac Newton proposed the unthinkable theory that Earth and the other planets actually revolved around the Sun. This engaging book chronicles the beginning of the modern age of astronomy, then follows later discoveries, including NASA's current missions in space."--.

"Considers the work of NASA photographers as they began exploring space. Using ... full-page photos, it examines the photography's contributions to NASA's overall mission, including how space exploration has pushed photography technology forward"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs introduce space shuttle missions.

Addresses the obstacles of construction, the impact on society, and the science of engineering such superstructures.

"Keesha will do whatever it takes to nail her space camp application. In her efforts to get the perfect picture on the class outer space field trip, she accidentally disrupts satellites in orbit!"--Provided by publisher.

Readers learn facts about outer space while looking for vocabulary words and pictures.

Offers facts about a variety of topics in science, including cosmology, outer space, earth science, human beings, science fiction, and more.