exploration

"This book introduces young readers to math concepts around space exploration"--Provided by publisher.

"Blowing snow and frigid temperatures were no match for even the bravest explorers. Robert Falcon Scott led his men to their death amidst the frozen landscape near the South Pole in 1912. Follow along with the true story of a doomed expedition to uncharted land. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of the New Horizons' spacecraft mission to Pluto and the Kuiper belt, discussing how the NASA team pulled it off and the discoveries the probe has made.

Shows the journey of a spacewalker, from training to EVA day. Includes the story of how Kathy Sullivan became the first American to walk in space.

A series of essays in which the author reflects on the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the journals they wrote about their experiences, and raises questions about the motivations of the explorers, their relationships to the people and animals they encountered, and the roles of Clark's slave York, and the Native American guide known to history as Sacajawea.

Over the course of five decades evidence has been gathered by NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and other space programs around the globe. Using such evidence, astronomers and other scientists have learned a great deal about the Solar System, as well as what lies beyond it.

The authors of the best-selling popular science book Soonish discuss the future of space settlements, explore what would be needed to have space kids, build space farms and create nations, ultimately questioning whether or not it's actually a good idea.

Captain Goldilocks is on a mission to find a new planet that's just as good as Earth! But everywhere she lands is too cold or too hot, too slimy or too scary, too wobbly or too full-of-aliens. Will she ever find a planet that's just right?.

Contains a collection of essays from assorted authors that examine whether extraterrestrial life exists outside of our planet. Discusses the origins of life, the search for signs of life on other planets, signs that aliens are already watching us, and how to make contact with aliens. Includes a glossary and additional resources.

Explore the obstacles humans would face if they were to try living on Mars. Those who've wondered how we'd eat or breathe on the red planet will want to dig in!.