Voyager's Greatest Hits: The Epic Trek to Interstellar Space Contributor(s): Siy, Alexandra (Author) |
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ISBN: 1580897282 ISBN-13: 9781580897280 Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - History Of Science |
Dewey: 523.4 |
LCCN: 2016013223 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.8" W x 10" (1.20 lbs) 80 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 190358 Reading Level: 7.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 2017 marks the 40th anniversary of the Voyager mission as the twin space probes that traveled to Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, now journey beyond our solar system into interstellar space, where no probe has ventured before. Learn the fascinating story of the scientists, how the Voyager probes work, where the probes have been and what they've seen, and what they carry on board--including the Golden Record, a recording of sounds and images about life on Earth. Critically acclaimed science writer Alexandra Siy chronicles the ongoing saga of the Voyagers in a lively story full of nail-biting moments, inspiring scientists, and incredible NASA images. An engaging and captivating STEM title that deserves a place in most libraries--School Library Journal STARRED REVIEW A lively, informative, and inspiring story of space exploration--Kirkus Reviews A timely introduction to the Voyager mission--Booklist It's an engaging and readily accessible account of a remarkable--and ongoing--scientific success story--Publisher's Weekly Chicago Public Library's 2017 Best of the Best Books selection |