What does it actually feel like to fall around Earth at 28,000 kilometers per hour — and why don't astronauts crash?
This chapter-by-chapter guide walks young readers through the real physics that launches rockets, keeps astronauts alive in orbit, and will one day send humans to Mars. No dumbing it down — just clear, engaging explanations that make the science click.
Inside each chapter, readers will discover:
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Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Physics Basic Astronaut for Kids: Rockets Orbits Gravity Zero-G and Space Exploration Explained for Young Scientists Ages 8-12. Book. Codice articolo BBS-9783690830966
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. What does it actually feel like to fall around Earth at 28,000 kilometers per hour - and why don't astronauts crash? This chapter-by-chapter guide walks young readers through the real physics that launches rockets, keeps astronauts alive in orbit, and will one day send humans to Mars. No dumbing it down - just clear, engaging explanations that make the science click. Inside each chapter, readers will discover: How controlled explosions and Newton's Third Law push a rocket off the launchpad and past escape velocityWhy orbiting astronauts are actually in a constant free fall - and why they never hit the groundWhat microgravity does to bones, muscles, and the human heart over weeks in spaceHow a spacesuit engineers survival across a 280-degree temperature swing during a spacewalkWhy crumbs are dangerous, water floats in spheres, and every push sends you drifting in zero gravityHow heat shields ablate at 1,6000C to bring a spacecraft safely through re-entryWhy speeding up in orbit makes you go higher - the counterintuitive world of orbital mechanicsWhat cosmic radiation does to DNA far beyond Earth's protective magnetic fieldThe seven-month physics and biology challenge standing between humans and MarsHow spinning a spacecraft creates artificial gravity using centripetal forceThis title is ideal for: Curious readers ages 8-12 ready for real science explained clearlyParents and educators looking for STEM-aligned nonfiction with genuine depthHomeschool families covering space science, forces, or motion unitsA thoughtful gift for any young reader fascinated by space and how things workEach chapter builds on the last, turning ten of the most dramatic physics concepts in human spaceflight into a connected story any motivated young reader can follow from liftoff to Mars. Add it to your cart and give a young reader the science behind humanity's greatest adventure. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9783690830966
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. What does it actually feel like to fall around Earth at 28,000 kilometers per hour - and why don't astronauts crash? This chapter-by-chapter guide walks young readers through the real physics that launches rockets, keeps astronauts alive in orbit, and will one day send humans to Mars. No dumbing it down - just clear, engaging explanations that make the science click. Inside each chapter, readers will discover: How controlled explosions and Newton's Third Law push a rocket off the launchpad and past escape velocityWhy orbiting astronauts are actually in a constant free fall - and why they never hit the groundWhat microgravity does to bones, muscles, and the human heart over weeks in spaceHow a spacesuit engineers survival across a 280-degree temperature swing during a spacewalkWhy crumbs are dangerous, water floats in spheres, and every push sends you drifting in zero gravityHow heat shields ablate at 1,6000C to bring a spacecraft safely through re-entryWhy speeding up in orbit makes you go higher - the counterintuitive world of orbital mechanicsWhat cosmic radiation does to DNA far beyond Earth's protective magnetic fieldThe seven-month physics and biology challenge standing between humans and MarsHow spinning a spacecraft creates artificial gravity using centripetal forceThis title is ideal for: Curious readers ages 8-12 ready for real science explained clearlyParents and educators looking for STEM-aligned nonfiction with genuine depthHomeschool families covering space science, forces, or motion unitsA thoughtful gift for any young reader fascinated by space and how things workEach chapter builds on the last, turning ten of the most dramatic physics concepts in human spaceflight into a connected story any motivated young reader can follow from liftoff to Mars. Add it to your cart and give a young reader the science behind humanity's greatest adventure. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9783690830966
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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo L2-9783690830966
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