How Satellites Work

By Derrick Richards

More than active 14,000 satellites are in orbit around Earth These marvels of modern technology are used for reconnaissance, navigation, communications, weather monitoring, and other tasks. And still other satellites have been sent beyond Earth to study space. This valuable volume presents the science behind satellites, including how they're made and launched, through accessible, at-level text. Key STEM concepts are highlighted throughout and supported by diagrams and fact boxes.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1978551681
• ISBN13: 9781978551688
• Release Date: December 2026
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5