Astronomy, astronauts, and space exploration

Astronomy, astronauts, and space exploration

Clive Gifford

Book - 2016

"Uncover the amazing story of astronomy from telescopes in space to outstanding observatories. Learn about the latest space probes, how rockets lift off, and what it's like living in the weightlessness of space. And find out about the remarkable astronauts who have spacewalked their way into history."--

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Subjects
Astronomy > Juvenile literature.
Observatories > Juvenile literature.
Astronauts > Juvenile literature.
Outer space > Exploration > Juvenile literature.
Published
New York, New York : Crabtree Publishing Company [2016]
Language
English
Main Author
Clive Gifford (author)
Item Description
"First published in 2015 by Wayland"--Title page verso.
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780778720218
  • Stargazing
  • Optical telescopes
  • Observatories
  • Seeing other waves
  • Radio astronomy
  • Observatories in space
  • Lift off!
  • Space probes
  • Landers and rovers
  • Space men and women
  • Astronaut training
  • The International Space Station
  • Life in space.
Review by Booklist Review

The final frontier still seems endless in the Watch This Space! series. Similar to the universe itself, the volumes start with basic concepts and keep expanding on the content. Like a clear night sky, the layout consists of dark backgrounds that highlight vibrant colors, computer-style fonts, and a plethora of photo reproductions and simulated models. Each page consists of multiple text boxes that group information into manageable and engaging chunks. Astronomy, Astronauts, and Space Exploration begins with ancient stargazing and traces the development of optical telescopes and observatories to space probes, astronaut training, and the International Space Station. Together, these books cover all aspects of space, combining pertinent facts with a cool factor.--Leeper, Angela Copyright 2016 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

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