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This informational book provides an introduction to space probes, explaining how they are designed, built, and launched to explore our solar system. The text covers the materials and technology used in probe construction, the engineering challenges of space travel, and the scientific missions these unmanned vehicles perform. Readers learn about the careers of aerospace engineers and space scientists who collaborate on probe development.
Quick Summary
Gareth takes readers behind the scenes to see how scientists and engineers actually build the machines that explore other planets. Kids will love seeing the real science and engineering secrets behind space probes, from the heat-resistant shields that survive fiery planet entries to the powerful antennas that send photos back across millions of miles of empty space. If your kid loves the hands-on problem-solving in "Escape This Book! Bill Doyle's Space Station" or dreams of building real things like in "The Boy Who Wouldn't Swim Who Wouldn't Swim Harnessed the Wind," they'll be hooked on this behind-the-scenes look at space exploration. This is perfect for curious kids in grades 4 through 6 who dream about space, building things, or becoming scientists someday.