Probe Power: How Space Probes Do What Humans Can't

by Ailynn Collins

Overview

Probes can explore the depths of space in ways that would kill human beings. The information they provide can spur countless innovations here on Earth. Learn how probes work and the exciting possibilities that their discoveries may inspire.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543575187
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/08/2019
Series:	Future Space
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	860L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Ailynn Collins learned a lot about writing from her teachers at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. She has always loved reading science fiction stories about other worlds and strange aliens. She enjoys creating new characters and worlds for her stories, as well as envisioning what the future might look like. When not writing, Collins enjoys spending her spare time reading and playing board games with her family. She lives near Seattle, Washington, with her husband and loveable dogs.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Mystery of Space 4

Chapter 2 Send In The Robes 6

Chapter 3 Interplanetary Probes 10

Chapter 4 Orbiters 14

Chapter 5 Landers 20

Chapter 6 What's Next? 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

·      Appeals to fans of Star Wars and science fiction, who are already interested in the future of space travel ·      Useful for hi-lo readers in middle school reading at a third or fourth grade level ·      The 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing in July 2019 will increase curiosity in all things space, including what the future holds. ·      High-interest topics will get kids excited about curriculum related to space in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)