Exploring the Solar System: A History with 22 Activities
(Paperback, Revised edition)
Publishing Details
Exploring the Solar System: A History with 22 Activities
By (Author) Mary Kay Carson
Chicago Review Press
Chicago Review Press
10th April 2008
Revised edition
United States
Classifications
Primary and Secondary Educational
Non Fiction
Educational: Technology
523.2
Physical Properties
Paperback
176
Width 279mm, Height 215mm, Spine 12mm
639g
Description
Winner of the 2009 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Children's Literature Award. How do we know that Mars is covered in rusty dust, that a day on Venus lasts longer than its year, and that Neptune has 13 moons Human exploration! Exploring the Solar System relates the rich history of space exploration using telescopes, satellites, probes, landers, and human missions. This book has been 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. In addition to history, this book contains 22 hands-on projects to explore the planets and other celestial bodies from right here on earth. Exploring the Solar System also includes biographies of 20 space pioneers, details of specific missions, a time line, and a 20-page Field Guide to the Solar System with detailed scientific data on each of our celestial neighbors and the historic missions to visit them. Download the free teaching guide.
Reviews
"Outstanding ... Will sweep readers up in the wonder and excitement." -- Kirkus Reviews
Author Bio
May Kay Carson has written more than 15 nonfiction books for children, including The Underground Railroad for Kids and The Wright Brothers for Kids. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
