DK Eyewitness Books: Space Exploration by Carole Stott
Have you been dreaming about exploring the great mysteries of space? Do you see yourself aboard the next space mission? Have you always wondered about what lies beyond our planet? Learn how rockets work, find out about the various missions to the Moon and Mars, and know about all the rovers and landers with Eyewitness Space Exploration. Train with the astronauts to find out about the equipment they use to work in space. Trace the evolution of spacesuits and know how many components they have and how much they weigh. Share a meal with the astronauts and see how they carry on their day-to-day tasks in zero gravity. Follow the various spacecraft in space – from distant explorers such as Voyager to sample-gathering rovers on Mars, such as Curiosity. Eyewitness Space Exploration is now more interactive and colorful than ever with new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. Supports the Common Core State Standards
Carole Stott has written a number of children's books, as well as specialist books and articles for academic journals. Prior to full time writing, she worked at the Old Royal Observatory in Greenwich, U.K., where she was Curator and Head of the Observatory. Stott specialized in the history of astronomy and increasing the public's understanding and enjoyment of the heavens. With a young family of her own and the introduction of astronomy on the national curriculum, she writes for and talks to increasingly younger audiences, trying to find new ways of bringing the Universe down to Earth. During her years as an astronomer, she has lectured and broadcast on TV and radio to audiences all around the world. She lives in Sheffield, England, with her family.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781465426215 |
| ISBN 10 | 1465426213 |
| Title | DK Eyewitness Books: Space Exploration |
| Author | Carole Stott |
| Series | Dk Eyewitness |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | DK |
| Year published | 2014-08-18 |
| Number of pages | 72 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |