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How Does a Spacecraft Reach the Moon?
  • Authored by: Barbara J. Davis; Science and Curriculum Consultant: Debra Voege, M.A., Science Curriculum Resource Teacher
  • From the Series: Science in the Real World
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  • ISBN-10: 1438129009
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-4381-2900-6
  • Status: In Stock
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  • Imprint: Chelsea Clubhouse
  • Published: 09/01/2009
  • Dewey Number: 629
  • Reading Level: Grades 3-5
  • Pages: 32

Summary

The Moon is about a quarter of a million miles from Earth. Yet, scientists have been able to get satellites, shuttles, and other spacecraft into space and a few manned spacecraft to land on the Moon. How Does a Spacecraft Reach the Moon? reveals the science behind propulsion and the energy it takes to get large craft into space. Colorful photographs and illustrations, complemented by real-world examples, will ignite young readers' interest in space and the vehicles humans use to visit there.

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