Space Exploration: Science, Technology, Engineering (Calling All Innovators: A Career for You)

Mara, Wil

ISBN 10: 0531206157 ISBN 13: 9780531206157

Publisher: Children's Press, 2014

Synopsis

Find out what it takes to become part of the space program.

In 1942, a manmade craft was launched into outer space for the first time in history. Since then, many of the world's best and brightest minds have dedicated themselves to exploring the furthest reaches of the universe. Readers will learn about some of the greatest space missions in history and find out what today's top engineers and scientists are doing to advance space exploration to new heights. They will also find out what it takes to begin a career in space exploration and how different workers can fill a variety of roles in the quest to reach distant planets and stars. The complex text in this title allows readers to determine the main idea and explain how it is supported by key details. The diagrams, charts, and graphs add clarity and help students navigate the text.

About this title

About the Author

Wil Mara, a lifelong fan of the National Football League, is the author of more than seventy-five books. He has written both fiction and nonfiction, for both children and adults. Aside from his “ NFL novels, ” he also wrote the 2005 disaster thriller Wave, which won the 2005 New Jersey Notable Book Award.

Reviews

Gr 5-8-The history, present, and future of innovation in four STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) careers are explored in this engaging series. With clean design and attractive graphics, each book is a blend of fascinating and practical information arranged in organized, concise sections. For those who may not have realized how much math and science are involved in NASCAR, Race Cars demonstrates the importance of these subjects to the sport while maintaining a sense of excitement. Each title also features an interview with a professional explaining how they got started and giving advice to young people. An appropriate series for middle schoolers searching for concrete career possibilities.α(c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Children's Press
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0531206157
• ISBN 13: 9780531206157
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 64