Exploring the Solar System : A History with 22 Activities

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ISBN13:
9781556525933
ISBN10:
1556525931
Format: Trade Paper
Copyright: 2006-04-01
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
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Summary

In this illuminating activity book, kids delve into the rich history of space exploration, where telescopes, satellites, probes, landers, and human missions lead to amazing discoveries. Tracking astronomers' recent progressincluding the discovery of 2003 UB313, what some are calling the tenth planet in the solar systemkids explore the planets and other celestial bodies for themselves through activities such as "walking" from the sun to Pluto or creating their own reentry vehicle to safely return an egg to Earth's surface. With biographies of more than 20 space pioneers, specific mission details, a 20-page field guide to the solar system, and plenty of suggestions for further research, this is the ultimate guidebook to exploring the solar system.

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.

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