| The Evolution of Space Suits Contributor(s): Kassebaum, Danica (Author) |
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ISBN: 1493867008 ISBN-13: 9781493867004 Publisher: Teacher Created Materials OUR PRICE: $12.34 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science - Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers - Intermediate - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - How Things Work | Are Made |
| Dewey: 629.477 |
| LCCN: 2018006368 |
| Lexile Measure: 740 |
| Series: Smithsonian Readers |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7" W x 9" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 199306 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Design a flexible protective layer for a space suit. Space suits have come a long way. The look and function of space suits has evolved over time, but their purpose has always been the same--to keep astronauts safe. From the first suits worn during the Mercury missions, to the latest suits being tested by NASA, there have been great improvements. Learn all about the science behind space suits and how they have changed over time. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, it features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math |