Space Stations (HISTORY OF SPACE EXPLORATION) - Softcover
The world held its breath in July 1969 as it watched the first humans leave footprints on the Moon. Decades later, the lure of space exploration still sparks our imaginations. How did it all begin, and where else will it lead? This series chronicles the history of space exploration, from the invention of the rocket in China in the thirteenth century to the latest in space probes and technological advancements. Vivid images, informative text, and captivating quotes from those who experienced space exploration firsthand beckon readers to discover all they can about The History of Space Exploration.
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Grade 5-7–Kerrod expands on such single-volume treatments as Carole Stott's Space Exploration (Knopf, 1997) or Carmen Bredeson's Our Space Program (Millbrook, 1999) with fact-laden but not indigestible examinations of significant space technology and events. Dawn takes the tale from 17th-century fantasist Cyrano de Bergerac to John Glenn's first flight and the early Mars probes. In Space Probes, the author goes planet by planet, then beyond the solar system, closing with a note about the Hubble Space Telescope's possible successor. Space Shuttles begins with the late-1950s Dyna-Soar project, ends with cogent arguments for moving away from the whole idea of shuttles, and in between offers an unusually detailed look at the Soviet shuttle program, as well as the U.S.'s. Space Stations provides an overview of the predecessors and progress of the aptly named International Space Station. Each volume is profusely illustrated with sharply reproduced space photos and artists' conceptions. Kerrod is a space-exploration booster, but not an uncritical one; he mentions the ugly fate of Laika, the first animal in space, for instance, and tallies failed missions along with successes. Because each title stands alone, there is some necessary overlap, but the entire series still makes an important addition for any collection supporting avid young scientists or strong science curricula.–John Peters, New York Public Library
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- PublisherWorld Almanac Library
- ISBN 10 0836857178
- ISBN 13 9780836857177
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages48
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