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Exploring the Solar System: A History with 22 Activities
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Exploring the Solar System: A History with 22 Activities
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Mary Kay Carson
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:176 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 215,Width 279 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781556527159
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| Classifications | Dewey:523.2 |
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| Audience | | Primary & Secondary Education | |
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| Illustrations |
120 colour photos, 40 b/w photos, 25 b/w illus & 40 diagrams
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
A Cappella Books
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| Imprint |
A Cappella Books
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| Publication Date |
1 February 2008 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Winner of the 2009 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Children's Literature Award. How do we know that Mars is covered in rusty dust, that a day on Venus lasts longer than its year, and that Neptune has 13 moons? Human exploration! Exploring the Solar System relates the rich history of space exploration using telescopes, satellites, probes, landers, and human missions. This book has been updated to include the recent discovery of Eris, which, along with Pluto, has been newly classified as a "dwarf planet" by the International Astronomical Union. In addition to history, this book contains 22 hands-on projects to explore the planets and other celestial bodies from right here on earth. Exploring the Solar System also includes biographies of 20 space pioneers, details of specific missions, a time line, and a 20-page Field Guide to the Solar System with detailed scientific data on each of our celestial neighbors and the historic missions to visit them. Download the free teaching guide.
Author Biography
May Kay Carson has written more than 15 nonfiction books for children, including The Underground Railroad for Kids and The Wright Brothers for Kids. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Reviews"Outstanding ... Will sweep readers up in the wonder and excitement." -- Kirkus Reviews
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