Mission: Space Science

Earth is an amazing place, and the crater-filled moon that orbits it is no less intriguing. But what do we know about our planet and its satellite? Earth and the Moon explores our home and its mysterious moon and uncovers the space science that has helped us learn about them. Science-filled explanatory text reveals what and how we have learned about Earth and the moon, the history of this space science, and what the future holds. Detailed sidebars set out fascinating facts about our home and the rocky sphere that orbits it. Use your STEM and critical-thinking skills to complete the "Your Mission" activities to find out how you would solve space problems and head missions to discover more our world and its moon. Budding space scientists are encouraged to think about what your contribution to space science could be and if a future career in this field might be for you. Earth and the Moon completes the mission to explore our home planet and its moon!

Beyond our solar system is an enormous expanse of stars, other solar systems, glittering galaxies, matter-eating black holes, and other fascinating space mysteries. But what do we know about them? Beyond the Solar System uncovers the space science that has helped us understand more about the mysteries that lie far out in space. Science-filled explanatory text reveals what and how we have learned about outer space, the history of this space science, and what the future holds. Detailed sidebars set out fascinating facts about the world beyond our solar system. Use your STEM and critical-thinking skills to complete the "Your Mission" activities, discovering how you would solve space problems and head missions to unravel the mysteries of outer space. Budding space scientists are encouraged to think about what your contribution to space science could be and if a future career in this field might be for you. Beyond the Solar System completes the mission to discover outer space!

This book takes a look at what a space home might look like and what it would take to live on Mars - the Red Planet (or any other place in space, for that matter). From the Mars ice home of the future to a make-your-own project, this book will enthrall and inspire readers and future engineers.

Our star is a dynamo of energy that we cannot live without. Readers will enjoy the detailed information about the Sun's makeup and life phases. Special sidebars will draw young enthuiasts into making real-life decisions about harnessing the Sun's power for our use now and for the future.

How soon can you board a rocketship to Mars? And how will you survive when you get there? There are so many challenges to overcome in sending a human into space, such as problems of distance, fuel, and propulsion. This compelling book describes the history and future of space travel and the exciting areas of research travel presents.

From the tiniest bacteria to the tallest trees, almost all life on Earth depends on the sun. But what is this glittering ball in space, and how do we study it? The Sun reveals the space science that has helped us explain some of our star's mysteries. Science-filled explanatory text reveals what and how we have learned about our sun and the history and future of this space science. Use your STEM and critical-thinking skills to complete the "Your Mission" activities to find out how you would solve space problems and head missions to discover more about our awe-inspiring star. Budding space scientists are encouraged to think about what your contribution to space science could be and if a future career in this field might be for you. The Sun completes the mission to explain the science of our star!

Comets and asteroids swoop through our solar system, inspiring fascination and fear. But what are these spectacular space bodies, where do they come from, and how can we monitor them? Comets and Asteroids uncovers the space science that has helped us understand the dazzling giant rocks and glittering comets that loop the sun, crash into planets, and even destroy life. Science-filled explanatory text reveals what and how we have learned about asteroids and comets, the history of this space science, and what the future holds. Detailed sidebars set out fascinating facts about asteroids and comets. Use your STEM and critical-thinking skills to complete the "Your Mission" activities to find out how you would solve space problems and head missions to discover more about the mysterious space bodies that orbit high above us. Budding space scientists are encouraged to think about what your contribution to space science could be and if a future career in this field might be for you. Comets and Asteroids completes the mission to explain these mysterious space bodies!

Within our solar system are four rocky planets. We have named them the inner planets because they are closest to the sun. But what do we know about these rocky places? The Inner Planets explores Earth and its nearest neighbors and uncovers the space science and space missions that have helped us learn about these rocky worlds. Science-filled explanatory text reveals what and how we have learned about the inner planets, the history of this space science, and what the future holds. Detailed sidebars set out fascinating facts about the rocky planets. Use your STEM and critical-thinking skills to complete the "Your Mission" activities to find out how you would solve space problems and head missions to discover more about our solar system's inner worlds. Budding space scientists are encouraged to think about what your contribution to space science could be and if a future career in this field might be for you. The Inner Planets completes the mission to explore our home planet and its neighbors!

Within our solar system are four giant planets. We have named them the outer planets because they are farthest from the sun. But what do we know about these huge spheres of gas and liquid? The Outer Planets explores the gas giants of our solar system and uncovers the space science that has helped us learn about them. Science-filled explanatory text reveals what and how we have learned about the outer planets, the history of this space science, and what the future holds. Detailed sidebars set out fascinating facts about our solar system's giant balls of gas. Use your STEM and critical-thinking skills to complete the "Your Mission" activities to find out how you would solve space problems and head missions to discover more about the outer planets. Budding space scientists are encouraged to think about what you contribution to space science could be and if a future career in this field might be for you. The Outer Planets completes the mission to explore the monster planets beyond Earth!

How was the solar system created? Why are the Sun and Moon the same size in the sky? These are just some of the questions answered in this exciting book about our seemingly endless solar system. Readers will love the problem-solving focus that makes space exploration an adventure in innovation.

Oumuamua is a space rock that formed around another star. Of the 10,000 space objects that have hurled past our Sun, this rock provides some proof that there are planets similar to Earth outside our solar system. This intriguing book reveals to young space explorers the secrets contained in the rocks that fly around in space.

For years, space scientists have been asking the question "Is there other life out there?" Readers will enjoy the fascinating history of our search for extraterrestrial life - from aliens to tiny microbes - with technology such as telescopes, radio signals, and monitoring systems.