The Story of Space: Probes to the Planets

Author: Steve Parker
Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd
Category: Children's, Nature
Age Group: 9+
Book Format: Hardcover

 

Every planet in our solar system and some of the moons and other space objects have been visited by at least one probe and in the future, more probes and craft will visit these worlds in our endeavour to learn about space and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Some probes, such at the Verena 13 probe that landed on Venus, were designed to last just a few minutes. Others, such as the Voyager probes, are still sending data back to Earth from far out towards the edge of our Solar System. Each probe is designed to do a unique job and this book reveals the genius of their design.Six books that reveal the thrilling journeys, triumphs and disasters that men and women have experienced in the exploration of our universe. These books examine the mind-blowing technologies involved in space endeavours and tells the all too human stories of some of the key figures.

 

Table Of Contents

1: Introduction

1: Solar Probes

1: Mercury

1: Venus

1: Mars - Viking

1: Mars - MERs

1: Mars - Curiosity

1: Jupiter

1: Saturn

1: Uranus and Neptune

1: Planetary Moons

1: Rocks in Space

1: Beyone the Solar System

1: Tech Files and Glossary

1: Index

About Steve Parker

Steve Parker, ia an award-winning writer who worked for the Natural History Museum. He has written over 100 books, mostly for younger readers, on science, technology, machines and human biology. He regularly gives talks and workshops in schools and libraries.

 

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SKU BK-9781445140476
Barcode # 9781445140476
Brand Franklin Watts Ltd
Artist / Author Steve Parker
Shipping Weight 0.3000kg
Shipping Width 0.210m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.280m
Assembled Length 28.100m
Assembled Height 0.800m
Assembled Width 21.200m
Type Hardcover

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