Space Probes: Exploring Beyond Earth

By David Jefferis

Book Overview

For almost 50 years humans have been sending probes into space. It is from these unmanned machines that most of our knowledge of the universe is gathered. With Space Probes: Exploring Beyond Earth, young readers can learn what a space probe is, what planets have been explored, what is a rover, and what future missions are planned. Teacher's guide available.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778737411
• ISBN13: 9780778737414
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.2" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

For students and leisure browsers alike

The lively and lovely 'Exploring Our Solar System' titles by David Jefferis are top picks for introductions for elementary grades 2-4. Each 32-page survey offers lively, contemporary color photos paired with the latest facts for a powerful presentation. GALAXIES, SPACE PROBES, THE STARS, and STAR SPOTTERS each pack in solid explorations and science and make for eye-catching picks for students and leisure browsers alike.