Exploring Our Solar System

Author : Mary Kay Carson
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008-02-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781613740422

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Exploring the Solar System by Mary Kay Carson Pdf

In this stellar activity book, kids delve into the rich history of space exploration, where telescopes, satellites, probes, landers, and human missions lead to amazing discoveries. 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, this cosmic adventure challenges kids to explore the planets and other celestial bodies for themselves through activities such as building a model of a comet using soil, molasses, dry ice, and window cleaner; 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 : Sally Ride,Tam E. O'Shaughnessy
Publisher : Crown Books For Young Readers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Solar system
ISBN : 0375912045

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Exploring Our Solar System by Sally Ride,Tam E. O'Shaughnessy Pdf

The mysteries of space are endless, but some of the most extraordinary places in the universe can be found right in our own solar system. Home to nine very different but individually fascinating planets and their moons, our solar system is a universe of wonders.

Author : Amanda Doering Tourville
Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781617411779

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Exploring The Solar System by Amanda Doering Tourville Pdf

Learn About How Physics, Math, And Science Work Together To Help Us Understand Our Solar System And Beyond.

Author : Bruce LaFontaine
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780486403618

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Exploring the Solar System by Bruce LaFontaine Pdf

Forty-four dramatic illustrations depict an asteroid, a spacecraft observing the landscape of Mars, representations of all the planets, more. Captions.

Author : Bernard Henin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319934761

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Exploring the Ocean Worlds of Our Solar System by Bernard Henin Pdf

In the last 25 years, planetary science experienced a revolution, as vast oceans of liquid water have been discovered within the heart of the icy moons of our Solar System. These subsurface oceans lie hidden under thick layers of ice. We call them ocean worlds. Some of these icy moons, such as Ganymede, may hold two to three times more liquid water than all the water present on Earth, while others, such as Enceladus and Europa, are thought by astrobiologists to be our best hope of finding extraterrestrial life. In this book, we will explore and compare a variety of Solar System ocean worlds, meeting in the process 22 of the most intriguing objects, from the giant asteroid Ceres to the enigmatic, distant Sedna. In doing so, we will also encounter the multiple spacecraft that brought back most of what we know of these worlds (Pioneers, Voyagers, Cassini-Huygens, etc.), as well as the latest scientific research on this new topic. We will also entertain the possibility of life on each of these ocean worlds by assessing their habitability, as ultimately, these ocean worlds might hold the key to answering the fundamental questions in life: How did life appear? Where do we come from? Is there life out there? With the contributions of leading planetary scientists from NASA, ESA, and other institutions, this book aims to be the go-to reference for anyone wanting to know more about this fascinating topic.

Author : R. Launius
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 113727316X

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Exploring the Solar System by R. Launius Pdf

Beginning in the early days of the Space Age - well before the advent of manned spaceflight - the United States, followed soon by other nations, undertook an ambitious effort to study the planets of the solar system. The remarkable fruits of this research revolutionized the public's view of their celestial neighbors, capturing the imaginations of people from all backgrounds like nothing else save the Apollo lunar missions. From the first space probes to the most recent planetary rovers, they have continually delivered impressive discoveries and reshaped our understanding of the cosmos. Offering fascinating investigations into this crucial chapter in space history, this collection of specially commissioned essays from leading historians opens new vistas in our understanding of the development of planetary science.

Author : Linda Billings
Publisher : National Aeronautics and Space Administration Office of Communications NASA History Division
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Astronautics
ISBN : 1626830533

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50 Years of Solar System Exploration by Linda Billings Pdf

"To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first successful planetary mission, Mariner 2 sent to Venus in 1962, the NASA History Program Office, the Division of Space History at the National Air and Space Museum, NASA's Science Mission Directorate, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory organized a symposium. "Solar System Exploration @ 50" was held in Washington, D.C., on 25-26 October 2012. The purpose of this symposium was to consider, over the more than 50-year history of the Space Age, what we have learned about the other bodies of the solar system and the processes by which we have learned it. Symposium organizers asked authors to address broad topics relating to the history of solar system exploration such as various flight projects, the development of space science disciplines, the relationship between robotic exploration and human spaceflight, the development of instruments and methodologies for scientific exploration, as well as the development of theories about planetary science, solar system origins and implications for other worlds. The papers in this volume provide a richly textured picture of important developments - and some colorful characters - in a half century of solar system exploration. A comprehensive history of the first 50 years of solar system exploration would fill many volumes. What readers will find in this volume is a collection of interesting stories about money, politics, human resources, commitment, competition and cooperation, and the "faster, better, cheaper" era of solar system exploration"--

Author : Jill McDonald
Publisher : Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780593482063

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Hello, World! Kids' Guides: Exploring the Solar System by Jill McDonald Pdf

The best-selling Hello, World! board book series expands into picture books, for Hello, World! kids who are ready for the next step. Kids who enjoy looking up at space and dreaming of exploring the solar system will love this lively, fact-filled, illustrated tour of our galaxy, with engaging information on every page: • Fascinating details about each of the planets, including up-to-date information such as NASA's Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter—accompanied by bright illustrations. • Statistics about each planet, with information about the planet's size, distance from the sun, length of days and years, and more. • A helpful chart that shows each planet's place in the solar system. • A question that asks the reader to think about the planets in relation to themselves, such as "Would you like to live on a planet with a long winter or a short winter?" and "What would you bring on your Mars rover?" Hello, World! readers who have moved up to picture books and any kids who love science and space will find many captivating hours of learning and inspiration in the launch of this exciting new series.

Author : Colleen Sexton
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781612112084

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Solar System, The by Colleen Sexton Pdf

The solar system is made up of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and more. Young readers will learn about the bodies that make up the solar system and how they interact with each other.

Author : Nicholas Booth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSC:32106013196982

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Exploring the Solar System by Nicholas Booth Pdf

Exploring the Solar System chronicles more than three decades of planetary exploration, revealing the solar system in all its colourful glory. At one time, the planets and moons of our solar system were elusive and distant worlds that shimmered tantalizingly through telescope eyepieces; today they are landscapes as vivid and real as those of our own planet. Robotic explorers on missions deep into space and new techniques of image processing have provided us with remarkably realistic views of planetary surfaces and have led to the visual bounty seen in this book. More than 300 of the finest pictures from the missions of NASA - including the latest discoveries from the Hubble Space Telescope - and the space agencies of Europe, Russia and Japan show us the planets, moons, comets, and asteroids, and the mighty Sun itself.

Author : Mary Kay Carson
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781613745472

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Beyond the Solar System by Mary Kay Carson Pdf

Tracing the evolution of humankind's pursuit of astronomical knowledge, this resource looks deep into the furthest reaches of space. Children will follow along as the realization that the Earth is not at the center of the universe leads all the way up to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting stars outside the solar system. In addition to its engaging history, this book contains 21 hands-on projects to further explore the subjects discussed. Readers will build a three-dimensional representation of the constellation Orion, see how the universe expands using an inflating balloon, and construct a reflecting telescope out of a makeup mirror and a magnifying glass. It also includes small biographies of famous astronomers, a time line of major scientific discoveries, a glossary of technical terms, and dozens of full-color images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-Ray Observatory.

Author : Anita Yasuda
Publisher : Nomad Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781619300941

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EXPLORE THE SOLAR SYSTEM! by Anita Yasuda Pdf

Explore the Solar System! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments introduces kids ages 6-9 to the planets, moons, and other celestial bodies that surround our star, the sun, as well as the universe beyond. Combining a hands-on element with history and science, kids investigate solar eclipses, phases of the moon, Jupiter's rings, and what astronauts wear. Who named the stars? What is the Milky Way? Why is there night? By combining a hands-on element with riddles, jokes, fun facts, and comic cartoons, kids Explore the Solar System!, and have a blast along the way.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (2011). Subcommittee on Space
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Deep space
ISBN : STANFORD:36105050683916

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Exploring Our Solar System by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (2011). Subcommittee on Space Pdf

Author : David Jefferis
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0778737357

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Hot Planets by David Jefferis Pdf

Introduction to the planets Mercury and Venus, the two planets in our solar system closest to the sun.

Author : Ben Evans
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031079238

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NASA's Voyager Missions by Ben Evans Pdf

2022 marks the 45th anniversary of the Voyager probe launches. Launched into space in 1977, these twin probes explored the farthest reaches of the Solar System before venturing on a one-way journey beyond, all the while testing the bounds of science, robotic exploration and our collective imagination. This heavily revised commemorative book takes a comprehensive look at their incredible achievements, future potential and overall legacy. Chronicled herein is an epic journey to unveil the mysterious outer reaches of the Solar System for the first time. The book recounts the Voyagers’ travels through the asteroid belt and past the giant gaseous planets Jupiter and Saturn, as well as Voyager 2’s forays near the distant ice giants Uranus and Neptune. Each chapter details in full the game-changing scientific data and glorious imagery they sent back to Earth. This new edition incorporates all the new data we have learned in the nearly 20 years since its original publication, discussing how the knowledge first gleaned with Voyager has been built upon in subsequent decades by Cassini, Juno and New Horizons. The Voyager probes captured imaginations around the world; now is an opportune time to reflect on their unparalleled quest across the edges of the Solar System and the enigmatic interstellar medium beyond.