Why Space Matters to Me
1st Edition
Published on 1. March 2015
48 pages
978-1-5124-0201-8 (ISBN)
Description
In this brilliantly simple book, a noted science writer shows the interconnectedness of life on Earth to space-and thus, why space matters to all of us.Covering topics like stardust, animal navigation, weather, seasons, tides, and more, Colin Stuart shows the interconnectedness of life on Earth and space.Complete with a quiz, further reading, glossary, and index filled with surprising facts-such as the fact that humans are made of stardust!-this book presents information in an engaging, personable way. Perfect for Common Core classroom connections!
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Colin Stuart
Why Space Matters to Me
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03/2015
Egmont USA
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Content
- Cover
- Copyright Page
- Title Page
- Contents
- Why does space matter to me?
- We are made of stardust
- Why do we need the Sun?
- How does space help us keep time?
- Why do I get cold in winter?
- Why are tides important to me?
- Where does our weather come from?
- Where does the water we drink come from?
- Are asteroids dangerous?
- Asteroids can make you rich!
- Am I in danger from falling space junk?
- Why are solar storms important to me?
- Space tech on Earth
- Satellites and you
- How can space help me find my way?
- Is it safe in space?
- The ISS and you
- Space 2040
- So you want to be an astronaut?
- Glossary
- Index
- Back Cover
