• Binding Hardcover
  • 32 pages
  • Type Non-Fiction

Cohetes y otras naves espaciales

Cohetes y otras naves espaciales

by John Farndon

  • Ages 9–11
  • Grades 4–5
  • Fiction or nonfiction Non-Fiction
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Cohetes y otras naves espaciales

¿Cómo logra un cohete vencer la gravedad de la Tierra? ¿Qué mantiene a un satélite en órbita? Esta introducción clara y llena de datos explora cohetes, módulos lunares, transbordadores, satélites y sondas, y explica la teoría básica del viaje espacial. Los jóvenes lectores descubren cómo influyen la gravedad y la resistencia del aire en un lanzamiento, de dónde obtienen energía las naves y cómo se diseñan y dirigen los vehículos más allá de la atmósfera. Con explicaciones accesibles sobre astronomía, vuelo espacial e ingeniería, este título de 32 páginas de John Farndon es un recurso ideal para estudiantes curiosos y para el aula.

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Rockets and Other Spacecraft

How does a rocket break free of Earth's gravity? What keeps a satellite in orbit? This clear, fact-filled introduction explores rockets, lunar modules, space shuttles, satellites, and probes, explaining the basic theory behind space travel. Young readers discover how gravity and drag affect a launch, where spacecraft get their power, and how engineers design and steer vehicles beyond our atmosphere. With accessible explanations of astronomy, space flight, and engineering, this 32-page hardcover title by John Farndon is an ideal resource for curious students and classroom science units.
Author & illustrator Spanish book type and author
Spanish book type
Transadapted
Author
John Farndon
Book details Type, binding, genre, fiction or nonfiction and more
Type
Non-Fiction
Binding
Hardcover
Genre
Informative
Fiction or nonfiction
Non-Fiction
Subject
Science/Technology/Engineering
Pages
32
Dimensions
8.75 x 11.5 x .25 (Inches)
Reader fit Ages and grades
Ages
9, 10, 11
Grades
Grade 4, Grade 5
Publication details ISBN, publisher and copyright
ISBN
9789583018626
Publisher
Panamericana Editorial
Copyright
2008