Kingfisher voyages : space / Mike Goldsmith ; quotations and foreword by Sally K. Ride.

Author/creator Goldsmith, Mike, 1962-
Format Book
Publication InfoBoston : Kingfisher, 2005.
Description53 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects

Portion of title Space
Contents Reaching for the moon -- Astronomy -- Building rockets -- The moon (acetate spreads) -- Race to space -- Early missions -- Race to the moon -- Apollo 17 (acetate spreads) -- Astronauts training -- Shuttle lift-off (gatefold spreads) -- Entering orbit -- Chapter two (divider) "On board the shuttle" -- Life in orbit -- Space walk (acetate spreads) -- Space shuttle missions -- International space station -- Shuttle touch-down -- Chapter three (divider) "Planets and beyond" -- Sun and solar system -- Inner solar system -- Outer solar system -- Exploring Mars -- Deep space -- Future missions -- Glossary -- Index.
Abstract Join Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, who will be your guide as you explore the mysteries of the universe. Look at planets, stars, meteors, comets, black holes, and our very own planet Earth. Find out what it takes to train and be an astronaut and discover what it feels like to break through Earth's atmosphere. Learn what's inside the space shuttle and investigate the other planets and moons in our solar system. Finally, consider what surprises other galaxies might hold in this dynamic look at the world of space exploration.
General noteIncludes index.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2005010924
ISBN0753459108
ISBN9780753459102

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 629.45 G574K ✔ Available Place Hold