This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science.From studying stars and discovering comets to flying into space as pioneering astronauts, women have been central to learning about space. Female astronomers gave us our first understanding of how large the universe really is and how much matter it contains. They were key to designing humans’ first rocket-powered flights into space. And as soon as women could go into space themselves, they were eager to do so: some 65 women have now become space travelers. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions.
Starring internationally renowned actors Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Barry Morse and Catherine Schell, the British-made Space: 1999 was the only truly original space adventure of the mid-1970s. Sand
Have objects from space ever hit Earth? Yes! Every day small meteoroids crash into the atmosphere. Some burn up, but some hit the ground. Space junk also falls to Earth. Comets and asteroids struck Ea
Exploring the planets of our solar system and much more, Smart Kids Space is an ideal first guide to the mysteries of our incredible universe. Perfect for helping children in elementary or first grade
What’s longer than a football field, weighs more than 450 cars, yet flies miles above Earth's surface? It’s the International Space Station. In this book, you'll learn how the station was built and ho
Imagine journeying millions of kilometres into deep space!But to really do that you'll need to apply a fair bit of science. This book has twelve scientific investigations to help you understand why
Imagine journeying millions of kilometres into deep space!But to really do that you'll need to apply a fair bit of science.This book has twelve scientific investigations to help you understand why the
Focuses on the practice of interior design. This title provides an overview of what interior designers do and why, from their earliest research through to the completed built environment. It begins by
