Author : Pfiffikus
Publisher : Pfiffikus
Page : pages
File Size : 26,29 MB
Release : 2016-05-25
Category :
ISBN : 9781683775973
This educational tool gives a new meaning to "rocket science." Contrary to what was previously agreed, rocket science doesn't have to be too difficult. It can actually be presented in a way that's easy for young learners to understand. The secret? Pictures! With the right placement of images and selected texts, pictures can become the secret to effective study. Grab a copy today!
Author : Eric Braun
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 21,50 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1404855343
Discusses activities astronauts do while they're in space.
Author : James Longuski
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 24,18 MB
Release : 2007-05-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 0387682228
This book translates "thinking like a rocket scientist" into every day thinking so it can be used by anyone. It’s short and snappy and written by a rocket scientist. The book illustrates the methods (the 7 secrets) with anecdotes, quotations and biographical sketches of famous scientists, personal stories and insights, and occasionally some space history. The author reveals that rocket science is just common sense applied to the extraordinarily uncommon environment of outer space and that rocket scientists are people, too. It is intended for "armchair" scientists, and for those interested in popular psychology, space history, and science fiction films.
Author : Mike Mullane
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 36,85 MB
Release : 2007-02-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0743276833
Selected as a Mission Specialist in 1978 in the first group of shuttle astronauts, Mike Mullane completed three missions and logged 356 hours aboard the Discovery and Atlantis shuttles. It was a dream come true. As a boy, Mullane could only read about space travel in science fiction, but the launch of Sputnik changed all that. Space flight became a possible dream and Mike Mullane set out to make it come true. In this absorbing memoir, Mullane gives the first-ever look into the often hilarious, sometime volatile dynamics of space shuttle astronauts - a class that included Vietnam War veterans, feminists, and propeller-headed scientists. With unprecedented candour, Mullane describes the chilling fear and unparalleled joy of space flight. As his career centred around the Challenger disaster, Mullane also recounts the heartache of burying his friends and colleagues. And he pulls no punches as he reveals the ins and outs of NASA, frank in his criticisms of the agency. A blast from start to finish, Riding Rockets is a straight-from-the-gut account of what it means to be an astronaut, just in time for this latest generation of stargazers.
Author : Tom Jones
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 29,20 MB
Release : 2016-03-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1588345386
Ever wondered what space is really like? Thanks to his 25 years of training for, flying in, consulting on, and writing and speaking about space, astronaut and spacewalker Tom Jones can answer that question and many others. What do you feel on liftoff? What is weightlessness? Where do you sleep in space? Can you see the Great Wall of China? Jones answers every question you have ever had about space in Ask the Astronaut. His entertaining blend of wit, personal experience, and technical expertise shines in each answer, and together all the answers illuminate the true space experience from start to finish. His engaging and informative responses remind readers of historic space achievements, acquaint them with exciting new ambitions, make them feel like they have experienced space firsthand, and even inspire an urge to explore space themselves. Jones covers everything from the training process for new astronaut candidates and the physical sensations and challenges of rocketing into orbit to what it's like to live, work, and walk in space. Jones also explores the future of spaceflight, both professional and commercial, in the years to come. Ask the Astronaut is a delight for all readers, especially "armchair astronauts" and younger, 21st century space explorers.
Author : Byron Barton
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,5 MB
Release : 1992-02-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0064432807
Blast-off! Up into the shy goes the space shuttle. Into orbit, the astronauts get a taste of ready-to-eat food, experience zero gravity, go for space walks, and even fix a satellite. It's fun to fly aboard the shuttle...and then come back to earth. ‘A young girl declares her longing to ‘fly on the shuttle into outer space.’ The familiar acts of eating, sleeping, and working become intense and special as she and the rest of the crew go about their business. The illustrations positively glow in this simple, lyrical picture book that will have nearly everyone off and flying.’ —SLJ. Notable Children's Book of 1988 (ALA) 1988 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book) Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1988 (NYT) Oustanding Science Trade Books for Children 1988 (NSTA/CBC)
Author : Patrick Ryan
Publisher :
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 48,16 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Cape Canaveral (Fla.)
ISBN : 0385341385
"These nine ... stories, all set in and around Cape Canaveral, showcase Patrick Ryan's ... understanding of regret and hope, relationships and family, and the universal longing for love"--Amazon.com.
Author : Lori McWilliam Pickert
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,88 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Home schooling
ISBN : 9781475239065
Project-based homeschooling combines children's interests with long-term, deep, complex learning.This is an essential experience for children: to spend time working on something that matters to them, with the support of a dedicated mentor. This book is an introduction and guide to creating the circumstances under which children can teach themselves.The author gives parents concrete tips for helping children do challenging, meaningful, self-chosen work. From setting up a workspace that encourages independence to building a family culture that supports self-directed learning to concrete suggestions for a step-by-step approach to inquiry-based investigation, Project-Based Homeschooling shares techniques for mentoring independent, confident thinkers and learners.
Author : Andrew Rader
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 49,43 MB
Release : 2017-12-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781981832651
Ever wonder how spaceships work? Rocket Science is a tour of the latest in spacecraft technology and planetary exploration by real-life aerospace engineer Andrew Rader and illustrator Galen Frazer. Explaining the physics of space travel in a way that's easy to understand, the book is accessible to anyone. It's sure to ignite the imagination of kids of all ages, and even curious adults. How do rockets work? Why do they use staging? What's an orbit? Is there gravity in space? How did we get to the Moon? How would we get to Mars? Could we get to another star? These are just a few of the questions discussed in Rocket Science. Rocket Science is primarily aimed at kids in the 6-10 range, but its illustrations would be appealing to younger kids if parents were reading, and the book is even suitable as a light reader for adults interested in learning a thing or two about space engineering and planetary science. This hardcover book features 42 full spread illustrations by professional graphic artist Galen Frazer. Rocket Science is the third book by Andrew and Galen, the first two being Epic Space Adventure and Mars Rover Rescue, which were aimed at younger kids.
Author : Dr. Bruce Betts
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 49,18 MB
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1641525223
Discover a universe of fun and amazing facts about space for kids 6 to 9 Take an exciting, fact-filled journey that goes where all great space books for kids should—to our solar system and beyond! Super Cool Space Facts is bursting with info about stormy planets, exploding stars, weird black holes, amazing landers, and more. Blast past other space books for kids with: Galaxies of wonder—Launch into learning with awesome and easy-to-digest facts about everything from asteroids hurtling through space to astronauts on the International Space Station. Entertaining information—Fill your outer space adventure with the jokes, big word alerts, and fascinating mysteries of the universe all space books for kids should have. Full-color photos—See how cool space is with incredible pictures of stars, galaxies, planets, constellations, and more. Super Cool Space Facts brings you out-of-this-world fun—and a must have title for anyone interested in space books for kids.
