Exploring the Solar System - A History with 22 Activities (Paperback)


This book is suitable for ages 9-12. 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 progress - including the discovery of 2003 UB313, what some are calling the tenth planet in the solar system - kids explore the planets and other celestial bodies for themselves through activities such as walking from the sun to Pluto or creating their own re-entry 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.

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This book is suitable for ages 9-12. 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 progress - including the discovery of 2003 UB313, what some are calling the tenth planet in the solar system - kids explore the planets and other celestial bodies for themselves through activities such as walking from the sun to Pluto or creating their own re-entry 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.

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Imprint

Chicago Review Press

Country of origin

United States

Release date

July 2006

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Dimensions

215 x 280 x 14mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

168

ISBN-13

978-1-55652-593-3

Barcode

9781556525933

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LSN

1-55652-593-1



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