Vacation Guide to the Solar System
Vacation Guide to the Solar System

Author: Olivia Koski

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2017-06-06

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0143129775

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Packed with real science and fueled by imagination, a beautifully illustrated guide to traveling in our solar system Imagine taking a hike along the windswept red plains of Mars to dig for signs of life, or touring one of Jupiter's sixty-four moons where you can photograph its swirling storms. For a shorter trip on a tight budget, the Moon is quite majestic and very quiet if you can make it during the off-season. Packed with full color illustrations and real-world science, Vacation Guide to the Solar System is the must-have planning guide for the curious space adventurer, covering all of the essentials for your next voyage, how to get there, and what to do when you arrive. Perfect for fans of Neil deGrasse Tyson's Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, this tongue-in-cheek reference guide is an imaginative exploration into the “What if” of space travel, sharing fascinating facts about space, the planets in our solar system, and even some moons!

The Vacation Guide to the Solar System
The Vacation Guide to the Solar System

Author: Olivia Koski

Publisher: Square Peg

Published: 2017-08-03

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781910931349

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Selected as a Book of the Year 2017 in Sky at Night'Just the thing to captivate a bright child or anyone, in fact, who aspires to be the next Tim Peake' Daily TelegraphAN IMAGINATIVE EXPLORATION INTO THE 'WHAT IF' OF SPACE TRAVELImagine taking a hike along the windswept red plains of Mars to dig for signs of life,or touring one of Jupiter?s sixty-four moons where you can take photos of its swirling storms. For a mini-break on a tight budget, the Moon is quite majestic and very quiet if you can make it during the off-season. Beautifully illustrated and packed with real-world science, The Vacation Guide to the Solar Systemis the essential planning guide for the curious space adventurer, covering all of the essentials for your next voyage, how to get there, and what to do when you arrive. Written by an astronomer from the American Museum of Natural History and one of the creators of the Guerilla Science collective, this tongue-in-cheek reference guide is an imaginative exploration into the 'what if? of space travel, sharing fascinating facts about the planets in our solar system and even some moons!'SUPERB' BBC Sky at Night'The ultimate guide for any budding space tourist' BBC Focus

Strategies for Developing Higher-Order Thinking Skills
Strategies for Developing Higher-Order Thinking Skills

Author: Wendy Conklin

Publisher: Shell Education

Published: 2012-02

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9781425808204

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Help your students become 21st century thinkers! This resource provides teachers with strategies to build every student's mastery of high-level thinking skills, promote active learning, and encourage students to analyze, evaluate, and create.

My Tourist Guide to the Solar System and Beyond
My Tourist Guide to the Solar System and Beyond

Author: Lewis Dartnell

Publisher: DK Children

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780756689940

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By presenting outer space as a vacation destination, a guidebook shows armchair astronauts some of the best sights--from the Mariner Valley on Mars to the gravity-light moon, Enceladus--and provides facts about places from the sun to a black hole.

Green Culture
Green Culture

Author: Kevin Wehr

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2011-06-28

Total Pages: 585

ISBN-13: 1412996937

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Colorful bracelets, funky brooches, and beautiful handmade beads: young crafters learn to make all these and much more with this fantastic step-by-step guide. In 12 exciting projects with simple steps and detailed instructions, budding fashionistas create their own stylish accessories to give as gifts or add a touch of personal flair to any ensemble. Following the successful "Art Smart" series, "Craft Smart" presents a fresh, fun approach to four creative skills: knitting, jewelry-making, papercrafting, and crafting with recycled objects. Each book contains 12 original projects to make, using a range of readily available materials. There are projects for boys and girls, carefully chosen to appeal to readers of all abilities. A special "techniques and materials" section encourages young crafters to try out their own ideas while learning valuable practical skills.

Mobil Travel Guide New England
Mobil Travel Guide New England

Author: Mobil Travel Guide

Publisher: Mobil Travel Guide

Published: 2006-12

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13: 9780762742585

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This volume highlights the history, scenery, entertainment, and attractions of some of America's first states, including ratings for restaurants and lodgings of every type.

Kids to Space
Kids to Space

Author: Lonnie Jones Schorer

Publisher: Collector's Guide Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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A comprehensive collection of children's questions about traveling to and living in space.

Mobil Travel Guide
Mobil Travel Guide

Author: Mobil Travel Guide

Publisher: Mobil Travel Guide

Published: 2003-11

Total Pages: 568

ISBN-13: 9780762728817

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This planner is organized alphabetically by state, with introductory information about the state followed by city listings in alphabetical order. For each city, the planner lists recommended sites and attractions and Mobil One- to Five-Star rated lodgings and restaurants.