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50 space missions that changed the world / John A. Read.
"Since the first space mission in 1957, there have been many pivotal missions that have made new discoveries and pushed the boundaries of our knowledge. This book revisits 50 milestone missions including Voyager's Grand Tour, Apollo 8 and the first crewed mission to orbit the moon, Valentina Tereshkova (the first woman in space), the first weather satellite, the first communication satellite that brought live television to the world, and even spy satellites! This collection includes missions from Europe, Russia, China, India, the U.S., Canada and more."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781459506268
- ISBN: 145950626X
- Physical Description: 88 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Halifax : Formac Publishing Company Limited, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | 1020L Lexile |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Manned space flight > History > Juvenile literature. Outer space > Exploration > History > Juvenile literature. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff - Main Library | J 629.4 READ (Text) | 38420101764294 | JUVENILE NON-FICTION | Available | - |
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50 Space Missions That Changed the World
Since the first space mission in 1957, there have been many pivotal missions that have made new discoveries and pushed the boundaries of our knowledge. Revisit 50 milestone missions including Voyager's Grand Tour, Apollo 8 and the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon, Valentina Tereshkova (the first woman in space), the first weather satellite, the first communication satellite that brought live television to the world, and even spy satellites! This collection includes missions from Europe, Russia, China, India, the U.S., Canada, and more.
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