Bibliograph

Astronomy, astronauts, and space exploration, Clive Gifford

Type

Label

Astronomy, astronauts, and space exploration, Clive Gifford

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

1150L, Lexile

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8-12

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Astronomy, astronauts, and space exploration

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

907948410

Responsibility statement

Clive Gifford

Series statement

Watch this space!

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, MG, 6.9, 1, 1, 178884

Summary

"Uncover the amazing story of astronomy from telescopes in space to outstanding observatories. Learn about the latest space probes, how rockets lift off, and what it's like living in the weightlessness of space. And find out about the remarkable astronauts who have spacewalked their way into history."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Stargazing -- Optical telescopes -- Observatories -- Seeing other waves -- Radio astronomy -- Observatories in space -- Lift off! -- Space probes -- Landers and rovers -- Space men and women -- Astronaut training -- The International Space Station -- Life in space

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator