Gifford, Clive,

Astronomy, astronauts, and space exploration / [Clive Gifford] - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm - Watch this space! . - Gifford, Clive. Watch this space! .

"First published in 2015 by Wayland."

Includes index.

Stargazing -- Optical telescopes -- Observatories -- Seeing other waves -- Radio astronomy -- Observatories in space -- Lift off! -- Space probes -- Landers and rovers -- Space men and women -- Astronaut training -- The International Space Station -- Life in space.

"Uncover the amazing story of astronomy from telescopes in space to outstanding observatories. Learn about the latest space probes, how rockets lift off, and what it's like living in the weightlessness of space. And find out about the remarkable astronauts who have spacewalked their way into history."--

Ages 8-12. Grades 4 to 6.

ISBN: 9780778720218 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) 0778720217 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) 9780778720256 (pbk. : alk. paper) 077872025X (pbk. : alk. paper)

Source: 1392799 QBI

LCCN: 2015015366

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Astronomy.
Observatories.
Astronauts.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Outer space--Exploration.

Dewey Class. No.: 520