Frank Carlson Library

"Did you know that it could take twelve years to travel to and from Neptune? Learn more about space exploration in this fact-filled book." -- Back cover.

Provides answers to commonly asked questions about space exploration, including "Which was the first living being in space?" and "Do you grow taller or shorter in space?"

"Computer-generated illustrations reveal the wonders of the universe, from the big bang and black holes to space travel."--back cover.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind rockets. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--

"Find out all about NASA in this out-of-this-world addition to the What Was? series. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958. With its creation, the United States hoped to ensure it won the space race against the Soviet Union. Author Sarah Fabiny describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, and the many missions and discoveries that have taken...

"Today, everyone is familiar with Neil Armstrong's famous words as he first set foot on the moon: 'one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.' He made it look easy, but America's journey to the moon was anything but simple. In 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the world's first satellite, into orbit, America had barely crossed the starting line of the great Space Race. Later that year, our first attempt was such a failure that...

Explains the space shuttle--what it is, how it works, and what it is like to fly it, as well as describing the pre-flight, launch, flight, and landing.

Important new scientific data was collected on the planets Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto by the telescopes aboard the "Voyager" spacecrafts. For the first time, scientists were able to collect information by studying the giant planets at close range.

"This story of our universe is beautifully illustrated for younger children. Travel back in time to the Big Bang, see galaxies and stars form, join the first man on the moon, and wonder what mysteries are still waiting to be discovered"--Page 4 of cover.

High-interest information on the outer solar system supports STEM and NGSS curriculums and will engage even reluctant readers. Scientists and astronauts use problem-solving skills to find answers to difficult questions involving the solar system's outer planets, and with the help of this exciting book, readers will be able to do so too. Colorful images and thought-provoking text help readers explore Uranus, Neptune, Jupiter, and Saturn, as well as...