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DK Eyewitness

2 total works

Cover of DK Eyewitness Books: Space Exploration

Have you been dreaming about exploring the great mysteries of space? Do you see yourself aboard the next space mission? Have you always wondered about what lies beyond our planet? 

Learn how rockets work, find out about the various missions to the Moon and Mars, and know about all the rovers and landers with Eyewitness Space Exploration. Train with the astronauts to find out about the equipment they use to work in space. 

Trace the evolution of spacesuits and know how many components they have and how much they weigh. Share a meal with the astronauts and see how they carry on their day-to-day tasks in zero gravity. Follow the various spacecraft in space – from distant explorers such as Voyager to sample-gathering rovers on Mars, such as Curiosity.

Eyewitness Space Exploration is now more interactive and colorful than ever with new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. 

Supports the Common Core State Standards

Cover of DK Eyewitness Guides: Space Exploration
By exploring space humankind has learnt more about the Universe that surrounds our planet. This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs brings these discoveries to life.Starting with the first rockets that travelled beyond the Earth's atmosphere this book tells of the development of spacecraft that enabled people to travel into space. It follows the course of the module that first put a man on the moon and finally looks at future space exploration. The book reveals exactly what it is like to be a travellor in space and explores an astronaut's various roles.Featuring photographs taken at both the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Ntional Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Exploration is a unique and compelling introduction to life in space.