Early Days of Space Exploration

Contributor(s): Harmon, Daniel E (Author)

ISBN: 9781680486650

Publisher: Rosen Education Service

Binding Types:

Paperback

$15.05

Digicover (1-4 copies)

$28.00 (Final Price)

Readerbound (5-99 copies)

$26.80 (100+ copies: $26.05)

List/retail price:

$15.05

Pub Date: July 30, 2017

Dewey: 520.9

LCCN: 2016057938

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index

Target Age Group: 10 to 13

Physical Info: 0.30" H x 7.10" L x 7.30" W ( 0.44 lbs) 7 pages

BISAC Categories:

Juvenile Nonfiction | Science and Nature | Astronomy

Series: From Earth to the Stars

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000191445 ( Early Days of Space Exploration)

Reading level: 7.20

Interest level: MG

Point value: 1.0

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: Since ancient times, people have envisioned the possibility of space travel. Spaceflight finally became a reality after many centuries of scientific study on two fronts: astronomy and flight. Theories about the solar system were proposed, tested, and revised. Instruments for examining the night skies were invented and improved. Flight was accomplished as a result of countless experimentssome of them deadly. This resource traces space explorationone of the most exciting pursuits in historyfrom the legend of Icarus to the reality of Sputnik.

Review Quotes: "An approachable format for introducing complex topics. Recommended." -School Library Connection (Series Review)

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