Space (Investigations S.)

by IanGraham (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1999

  $3.26

  Space contains everything that exists, from the Earth that humans dwell upon to incredibly distant stars. Investigations: Space takes readers on a journey to the Moon, the planets of the Solar System, and far beyond, enabling readers to understand what galaxies, stars, and constellations are composed of and why nothing - not even light - can escape from a black hole.Readers will also learn why Earth is the only planet in the Solar System that can support known life forms, as well as about the telescopes that astronomers use to search for extra-terrestrial life among the stars. Investigations: Space also traces the history of space exploration from the earliest rockets to the future of space travel. Easy to do projects demonstrate how rockets work, what it's like to live in space, how to make artificial gravity, and much more.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1999

  $7.35

  Based on the latest research, this book looks at the most up-to-date research on our universe and describes rockets, probes, space shuttles and research laboratories that will enable us to find out more in the future. It is one of a series which explores how technology is revolutionizing our everyday lives and uses computer-generated artwork to give the books a futuristic feel. Each book takes an area of development, looks briefly at the history of technology, explaining what is currently possible, and uses future trend boxes to predict the future.