Gazelle Book Services Limited.

White Cross Mills, Hightown, LANCASTER LA1 4XS, United Kingdom.
Telephone: +44(0)1524 68765
Fax: +44(0)1524 63232
Email: sales@gazellebooks.co.uk
Web: www.gazellebooks.co.uk




Title:Exploring the Solar System : A History with 22 Activities: Revised Edition
Author:Mary Kay Carson
ISBN:1556527152 : 9781556527159
Illustrations:120 colour photos, 40 b/w photos, 25 b/w illus & 40 diagrams
Format:Paperback
Size:280x215mm
Pages:168
Weight: .638 Kg.
Published:IPG (Chicago Review Press) - February 2008
List Price: 11.99 Pounds Sterling
Availability:In Print
Subjects:Astronomy: Transport technologies: Experiments & science projects


Ages 9 Years & Over. In this stellar activity book, kids delve into the rich history of space exploration, where telescopes, satellites, probes, landers, and human missions lead to amazing discoveries. Updated to include the recent discovery of Eris which, along with Pluto, has been newly classified as a "dwarf planet" by the International Astronomical Union, this cosmic adventure challenges kids to explore the planets and other celestial bodies for themselves through activities such as building a model of a comet using soil, molasses, dry ice, and window cleaner; or creating their own re-entry vehicle to safely return an egg to Earth's surface. With biographies of over 20 space pioneers, specific mission details, a 20-page field guide to the solar system, and plenty of suggestions for further research, this is the ultimate guidebook to exploring the solar system.

"Outstanding . . . Will sweep readers up in the wonder and excitement." -- Kirkus Reviews