Tiverton Middle School: Space Exploration

Throughout history, people have always explored new frontiers. Adventure, fame, and scientific discovery have all driven humans to forge into the unknown. This title examines the exploration of space. Easy-to-read, engaging text sends readers across the solar system, examines the explorers who journeyed into Earth's orbit and beyond, and traces the development of the technology and techniques that made this exploration possible. Well-placed sidebars, vivid photos, helpful maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of the topic. Additional features include a table of contents, a selected bibliography, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

This exciting contemporary series will delight young scientific minds. With an exploratory, dynamic approach to astronomy, these books investigate key areas of our beautiful Universe in a clear and concise way. Budding astronomers will be astonished by the enthralling and up-to-date facts and theories. The practical activities are easy to follow and will promote understanding and additional learning. Developments in our understanding and exploration of space have been many and rapid in the past few years, so the timing of Raman Prinja’s brand-new space series for QEB is perfect. The author’s knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, his subject are evident from the highly readable text, which brings this complex subject within the grasp of younger readers. The inclusion of practical activities, using readily available materials, is an important and much-requested feature of this new science series.

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