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Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > Space science & technology
Bestselling author Elizabeth Wein (Code Name Verity, Rose Under Fire) journeys to a galaxy far, far away to bring readers the harrowing story of the courageous bomber pilots and technicians of Cobalt Squadron!
Wanneer ’n mens na die naghemel opkyk, sien jy nie net sterre nie.
Die swart leegte van die ruimte is deurspek met voorwerpe van elke
denkbare vorm en grootte – van enorme brandende sterre tot
piepklein stofvlekkies. Hierdie boek verken die geheimenisse van
sterre en planete en ontsluit die raaisels van astronomie: die
wetenskap van die buitenste ruimte.
Scientists have created space machines that can take you out of
this world...From telescopes and space stations to rockets and
astronaut training, you'll find that the Universe can be closer
than you think. And it doesn't stop there - with plenty of
activities included along the way, you can make your own balloon
rocket and even give yourself super hearing. You'll soon discover
The Universe Rocks!
Award-winning scientist and BBC broadcaster Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
(MBE) is here to answer all the questions curious kids will ever
have about the Universe. How long would it take me to fly to a
star? What would happen if I fell inside a black hole? Would I get
a phone signal in space? From whether there are rainbows on other
planets to what dinner tastes like on the International Space
Station, this book is packed full of fabulous facts, mind-blowing
insights and engaging explanations from the renowned space
scientist. Written in Dr Maggie's fun, accessible style, and
featuring out-of-this-world illustrations throughout, it's
guaranteed to bring the wonders of space and science to life for
young readers. Publishing in the UK in time for World Space Week
(4th-10th October 2022).
This brilliantly bonkers book takes a sideways look at all that is
wild, wonderful and downright weird about space, including the
topics of astronauts, space machines and the moon. Find out how
astronauts survive living on a space station, which space probes
have travelled out of the solar system and how the moon moves
oceans on Earth.
Blast through the galaxy to our own solar system and explore the
mysteries of space to a rocking beat. Packed with educational
endnotes about space exploration and more. A QR code on the book
provides access to video animation and audio.
Going to the Moon is SO last century, so how difficult can it
be-even for a ten-year-old-to follow in the footsteps of Neil
Armstrong and the Apollo astronauts? Meet Matilda, the girl who'll
give it her best shot to learn everything she needs to learn in
order to get there herself. From how to pee in zero-g to why pizzas
won't take you up and up away, this is science for the curious!
Told as a journey of discovery, it's full of easy-to-understand
facts about air pressure, escape velocities, coding, and falling
around the Earth, in a way which will inspire the next generation
of moon walkers.
Solar System picks up on ever popular space theme, with facts and
an incredible 3D model
Take a colourful and comical tour through our galaxy and beyond
with this fun new comic collection from Mike Barfield and Jess
Bradley. Discover the poisonous clouds of Venus, the rings of
Saturn and the raging storm on Jupiter. Venture inside nebulae,
black holes, supernovas and far-flung galaxies. Find out about the
historic figures who pioneered space travel, the animals who
ventured to the stars so humans could follow and the
ground-breaking technology that took them there. With over 90
fun-packed entries, children will laugh as they learn about the
wonders of the universe. Each entry uses a colourful comic-strip
style to delight and inform young readers in equal measure.
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