After spotting a radio signal from space, twins Anthony and Astrid team up with their astronomer grandfather to search for extraterrestrial life. On the way, they learn about space concepts, such as effective rocket design, the effects of gravity on astronauts, and properties of planets in the solar system. When they find an alien on the moon, the adventure really begins! Through this informative and entertaining adventure, readers will increase their space-science knowledge as they solve puzzles to help the story’s heroes in their exciting mission.
The historic quest to rekindle the human exploration and colonization of space led by two rivals and their vast fortunes, egos, and visions of space as the next entrepreneurial frontier The Space Barons is the story of a group of billionaire entrepreneurs who are pouring their fortunes into the epic resurrection of the American space program. Nearly a half-century after Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, these Space Barons-most notably Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, along with Richard Branson and Paul Allen-are using Silicon Valley-style innovation to dramatically lower the cost of space travel, and send humans even further than NASA has gone. These entrepreneurs have founded some of the biggest brands in the world-Amazon, Microsoft, Virgin, Tesla, PayPal-and upended industry after industry. Now they are pursuing the biggest disruption of all: space. Based on years of reporting and exclusive interviews with all four billionaires, this authoritative account is a dramatic tale of risk and high adventure, the birth of a new Space Age, fueled by some of the world's richest men as they struggle to end governments' monopoly on the cosmos. The Space Barons is also a story of rivalry-hard-charging startups warring with established contractors, and the personal clashes of the leaders of this new space movement, particularly Musk and Bezos, as they aim for the moon and Mars and beyond.
In this incredible, interactive adventure story, aspiring astronauts Anthony and Astrid and famous astronomer Professor Andromeda blast off into space on an intergalactic mission to find alien life. Join them in their action-packed planetary quest and use your knowledge of gravity, the moon, and the solar system to solve the puzzles and help the gang, all while learning about space travel!
After spotting a radio signal from space, twins Anthony and Astrid team up with their astronomer grandfather to search for extraterrestrial life. On the way, they learn about space concepts, such as effective rocket design, the effects of gravity on astronauts, and properties of planets in the solar system. When they find an alien on the moon, the adventure really begins! Through this informative and entertaining adventure, readers will increase their space-science knowledge as they solve puzzles to help the story’s heroes in their exciting mission.
Understand Video Games as Works of Science Fiction and Interactive Stories Science Fiction Video Games focuses on games that are part of the science fiction genre, rather than set in magical milieux or exaggerated versions of our own world. Unlike many existing books and websites that cover some of the same material, this book emphasizes critical a
In the popular imagination, space is the final frontier. Will that frontier be a wild west, or will it instead be treated as the oceans are: as a global commons, where commerce is allowed to flourish and no one country dominates? At this moment, nations are free to send missions to Mars or launch space stations. Space satellites are vital to many of the activities that have become part of our daily lives—from weather forecasting to GPS and satellite radio. The militaries of the United States and a host of other nations have also made space a critical arena—spy and communication satellites are essential to their operations. Beginning with the Reagan administration and its attempt to create a missile defense system to protect against attack by the Soviet Union, the U.S. military has decided that the United States should be the dominant power in space in order to protect civilian and defense assets. In Heavenly Ambitions, Joan Johnson-Freese draws from a myriad of sources to argue that the United States is on the wrong path: first, by politicizing the question of space threats and, second, by continuing to believe that military domination in space is the only way to protect U.S. interests in space. Johnson-Freese, who has written and lectured extensively on space policy, lays out her vision of the future of space as a frontier where nations cooperate and military activity is circumscribed by arms control treaties that would allow no one nation to dominate—just as no one nation's military dominates the world's oceans. This is in the world's interest and, most important, in the U.S. national interest.
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Adventure video games have provided players with epic and hilarious storytelling for over fifty years. What started from the humble beginnings of text adventures led to a blast of point-and-click and graphic adventure games throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s. Trailblazers like Roberta and Ken Williams, Ron Gilbert, Tim Schaffer and Dave Grossman brought timeless characters, stories and puzzles to life, lighting the imaginations and wracking the brains of gamers around the world. This book showcases the companies, games and creators that have made the adventure video game one of the most passionately-adored genres in the medium. In these pages you’ll find histories on influential companies such as Sierra On-Line, LucasArts and Telltale Games, as well as some of the most revered games in the genre. With a bright future emerging as veterans and newcomers forge ahead with new ideas and visual flourishes for adventure games, there’s never been a better time to become acquainted (or reacquainted!) with a colorful and exciting part of gaming history. So point your cursor over the start button and click that mouse!
DK Reads Space Quest: Jump to Jupiter is part of DK's three-level reading scheme helping kids learn how to read at home - and learn to love reading Space Quest: Jump to Jupiter is for kids "Starting to Read Alone", developing skills to read confidently, fluently and with good understanding. After successfully completing their mission to Mars, five brave astronauts (and their pet rabbit) begin their rocky ride to Jupiter. Join the ride through the asteroid belt towards Jupiter to investigate the planet's storm clouds, it's moons and the many wonders of this vast gas giant. Now available with text that lights up as you read-along and playful images and sounds.
