Book details
Space Busters Space Travel
Published in
2002
Description
What is a big bang? How heavy is a white dwarf? What is it like to be an astronaut? From aliens to astronauts, and mission control to meteorites, space is exciting and full of drama, mystery and discovery. This fantastic series also available in hardback takes a look at space and all of its fascinating properties and possibilities. Each book contains a table of contents, glossary and an index. The 'Space Busters' series takes a close look at space and its properties and possibilities. Included are fact boxes to draw readers into the action, plus activities and projects to enable children to develop an understanding of space for themselves. Provides an overview of efforts to learn more about our universe, describing space probes, astronauts' training and work, space shuttles and space stations, and discoveries about Mars.
Age
4-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- To gain insight into the complexities and wonders of space exploration and the technology used to traverse the cosmos.
- To be inspired by the possibilities of future space travel and the potential for discovering new worlds and civilizations.
- To learn about the history and achievements of past space missions, and how they have contributed to our understanding of the universe.
- To stimulate the imagination with tales of adventure and the challenges faced by astronauts and space scientists.