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Space exploration

by Stott, Carole
Additional authors: Gorton, Steve -- photographer
Series: DK eyewitness books Edition statement:Rev. ed. Published by : DK Pub., (New York, N.Y. :) Physical details: 72 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. ISBN:9780756607319; 0756607310; 0756607302 (lib. binding); 9780756607302 (lib. binding). Year: 2004
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Item type Current location Call number Status Date due Barcode
j 600 - 699 j629.4 Sto (Browse shelf) Available 97731

Includes index.

Dreams of space -- What is space? -- Space nations -- Rocket science -- Reusable rocket -- Race for space -- Space travelers -- Man on the moon -- How to be an astronaut -- Astronaut Fashion -- Living in space -- Astronauts at work -- Rest and play -- Danger and disaster -- Space stations -- Science without gravity -- Testing equipment -- Lone explorers -- In-depth investigators -- Landers and discoverers -- Crowded space -- Looking at Earth -- Looking into space -- Future in space -- Space technology on earth -- Working together -- 21st century exploration -- Did you know? -- Timeline -- Find out more -- Index.

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

8 - 12 years