Book
Astronomy, astronauts, and space exploration / Clive Gifford.
"Uncover the amazing story of astronomy from telescopes in space to outstanding observatories. Learn about the latest space probes, how rockets lift off, and what it's like living in the weightlessness of space. And find out about the remarkable astronauts who have spacewalked their way into history."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780778720256 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
- Publisher: St. Catharines, Ontario ; Crabtree Publishing Company, 2016.
- Copyright: ©2015
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "First published in 2015 by Wayland." |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Stargazing -- Optical telescopes -- Observatories -- Seeing other waves -- Radio astronomy -- Observatories in space -- Lift off! -- Space probes -- Landers and rovers -- Space men and women -- Astronaut training -- The International Space Station -- Life in space. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12. Grades 4 to 6. |
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| Subject: | Astronomy > Juvenile literature. Observatories > Juvenile literature. Astronauts > Juvenile literature. Outer space > Exploration > Juvenile literature. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Portage la Prairie Regional Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage la Prairie Regional Library | J 520 GIF (Text) | 3675000189038 | Junior Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
