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The science of spacecraft : the cosmic truth about rockets, satellites, and probes
"Introduces the reader the science of spacecraft"-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9780531131978
- ISBN: 0531131971
- ISBN: 9780531133972
- ISBN: 0531133974
- ISBN: 9781912537631
- ISBN: 191253763X
- Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Franklin Watts®, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2019.
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Published in Great Britain in 2019 by Book House, an imprint of The Salariya Book Company Ltd." Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | How did space travel begin? -- How does a rocket work? -- What is an artificial satellite? -- Space probes -- Space stations -- What is a spaceplane? -- What are landers and rovers? -- How does a spacesuit work? -- How do you build a spacecraft? -- What is a space telescope? -- How do we survive in space? -- The future of space travel. |
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| Genre: | Juvenile works. Instructional and educational works. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Homer Public Library | J 629.47 WOO (Text) | 000151241 | Children's Library -- Nonfiction | Available | - |
The Science of Spacecraft: the Cosmic Truth about Rockets, Satellites, and Probes (the Science of Engineering) (Library Edition)
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The Science of Spacecraft: the Cosmic Truth about Rockets, Satellites, and Probes (the Science of Engineering) (Library Edition)
Explore the many different kinds of spacecraft in use today.The Science of Engineering series feature different forms of architecture and transport engineering. Features include funny and interesting illustrations; real-world science examples; side panels to tackle complex subject matter in a fun and relevant way; detailed glossary and more.This fascinating guide explores the many different kinds of spacecraft in use today, from the artificial satellites that orbit Earth to the probes that explore the furthest reaches of our solar system. It covers how they are built, how they navigate and communicate, and what operations they perform as they travel through their airless environment.
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