JEF - Space and Beyond (Juvenile Nonfiction)

A biography of the physicist whose theories of relativity revolutionized the way we look at space and time.

Annie Easley didn't plan to become a computer, but she needed a job, and she was good at math. Her work at NASA helped send rockets into space. She lived a life of learning and helping others. Her story inspires all young people to enjoy science and math.

Text and illustrations explore the theory that the collision of an asteroid with the Earth ended the Cretaceous Period and caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Journey aboard the "Vomit Comet" where the students of an astronaut school learn what it is like to do this exciting job by experiencing weightlessness, getting their measurements taken for a space suit, and performing a space walk.

"An instructive, engaging book for children about astronauts, the space shuttle and space travel"--Page 4 of cover.

Explains the science of space and how observation and experimentation have enabled us to discover facts about the origins of the universe, the weight of the planets, and the temperature of the Sun.

"An accessible introduction to black holes: what they are, how they form, and how scientists find them. This expanded edition includes updated facts and a new chapter on the first-ever photograph of a black hole"--

Meet Buzz Aldrin, part of the first moon landing! Follow Aldrin's story as he graduates from West Point, served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, develops a rendezvous program for the Gemini and Apollo missions, and flies to the moon on the Apollo 11 mission. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts....

In CARS ON MARS readers can follow the course of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover (MER) mission as twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity explore the Red Planet. Learn how scientists determined that there was once water on Mars and how the Earthbound NASA team resolved problems with the rovers from afar in order to prolong the mission, which continues today. The author provides insight into scientists' quest to discover whether life may have or still might...

"Venus is one of the most challenging planets to explore. Its acidic clouds, cruising pressures, and searing heat destroy even the toughest space probes. Learn how engineer Jonathan Sauder plans to overcome these challenges using the same technology that makes clocks tick"--Back cover.