The International Space Station - Rilegato

Branley, Dr. Franklyn M.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0060287020 ISBN 13: 9780060287023

Casa editrice: HarperCollins, 2000

Riassunto

Read and find out about the International Space Station in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

The International Space Station races through space at 17,500 miles per hour. How do people live there? What may they discover? Find out the story of the twenty-first century's great scientific adventure in this this in-depth look at the construction and purpose of the International Space Station.

Winner, Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children (selected by National Science Teachers Association & Children's Book Council) and an ALA Booklist "Top 10 Science Books for Children"

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:

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Informazioni sugli autori

Franklyn M. Branley was the originator of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series and the author of close to 150 popular books about scientific topics for young readers of all ages. He was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum of Natural History-Hayden Planetarium.

True Kelley has illustrated many favorite books for children in her fun-filled watercolor style, including several in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. She and the author previously collaborated on What Makes a Magnet? and What the Moon is Like?

True Kelley lives in Warner, New Hampshire.

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The International Space Station races through space at 17,500 miles per hour. How do people live there? What may they discover? Find out the story of the twenty-first century's great scientific adventure.

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 2001--selected by Natn'l Science Tchrs Assoc. & Child. Bk Cncl. and Booklist "Top 10 Science Books for Children" 2000

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: HarperCollins
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0060287020
• ISBN 13: 9780060287023
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Disegnatore: Kelley True
• Numero di pagine: 40
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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