Destined for Space

Our Story of Exploration

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Pub Date Feb 01 2012 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012
Capstone | Capstone Press

Description

Who hasn’t looked to the night sky and wondered, what’s out there? Miracles of human curiosity, bravery, and science have made it possible to begin answering that question. From wishful stargazing to moon walking to, someday, intergalactic travel, the story of human space exploration is full of daring adventure, incredible machinery, and endless curiosity about our place in the universe.

Men on the moon and robots on Mars were once the stuff of science fiction. But it's all real. The fact that we've managed to escape earth is mind-boggling. Where we may go next is truly out of this world. For ages 5-10.

Features:

- Gripping nonfiction narrative, with tension, drama and surprises

- 80+ amazing photos from NASA and the Smithsonian Institution

- Information about the Shuttle's final launch and future missions to space

Who hasn’t looked to the night sky and wondered, what’s out there? Miracles of human curiosity, bravery, and science have made it possible to begin answering that question. From wishful stargazing...


Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781429680240
PRICE $8.95 (USD)
PAGES 64