Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.

"Former astronaut Clayton Anderson takes readers on an A to Z flight through the alphabet from astronaut and blastoff to spacewalk and Zulu Time. Topics cover the history of NASA, science, and practical aspects of being an astronaut using fun poems for each letter paired with longer expository text in the sidebars. Perfect for science buffs, budding astronauts, and astronomy lovers of all ages"--

Provides an introduction to the observation and exploration of space and includes simple projects showing how rockets work, how to make artificial gravity, and how geostationary orbits work.

"In another installment of The Magic School Bus Rides Again Branches series, Keesha will do whatever it takes to nail her space camp application. In her efforts to get the perfect picture on the class outer space field trip, she accidentally disrupts satellites in orbit!"--

"Imagine discovering new planets lightyears away or galaxies you never knew existed. Learn all about new and amazing space discoveries in these fun and engaging books reviewed by Smithsonian experts"-- Publisher description.

"Send kids on an out-of-this-world seek-and-find adventure. Planets, moons, shooting stars, and countless other celestial objects make finding the hidden items in the full-color photo puzzles a blast. Pictographs and word labels are included in each to-find list."--

"Since the beginning of time, humans have been fascinated with the stars. The development of telescopes allowed them to learn more about the universe around them, and as technology advanced, they were able to send spaceships into space to discover things such as the composition of Saturn's atmosphere or the temperature of Mercury's surface. Through informative sidebars and full-color photographs, readers learn about the scientists who have made space...

"Become an eyewitness to outer space and beyond, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the Universe. Children will be mesmerized by how past, present, and future space exploration has helped our understanding of the Sun, our Solar System, rocky planets, gas giants, and explosive stars. This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into far-off galaxies and out-of-this-world objects captured...

Travel into the depths of the space with this fascinating book packed with facts about the Universe. Place your tablet or smartphone near the visual trigger on the page then hold it up to see NINE incredible AR sequences in action. iExplore - Into Deep Space is jam-packed with incredible facts about space, and allows you to get up close to amazing constellations, supernovae and distant planets of the solar system. Get ready for takeoff!