Satellites (Cool Science)

By Rebecca L. Johnson

Book Overview

A Soccer fan watches a live broadcast of a game being played halfway around the world. A meteorologist studies photos of a hurricane developing out at sea. Astronomers observe evidence of a black hole millions of light years from Earth. What do all these people have in common? They are using satellites. From entertainment to communications to science, satellites have become a part of our lives. Learn all the amazing facts about satellites in this fast-packed peek into the future of science. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 082255769X
• ISBN13: 9780822557692
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Lernerclassroom
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.3" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7