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| Author | : Amy Anderson |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 2021-09-03 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 1000503356 |
Packed with hundreds of illustrated definitions about astronomy and space, Space Dictionary for Kids is certain to spark any kid's enthusiasm for the solar system and galaxy. Explore cosmology, stars and galaxies, the solar system, space exploration, and exoplanets and astrobiology. Hop on an astronomy timeline to learn the story of how primitive ancient beliefs evolved over centuries to become a high-technology science. Crack up over the humorous sidebars that expand on the topic of space with examples, explanations, diagrams, quizzes, and even short activities to enhance understanding. Use the references and further reading recommendations at the end to help find more information about astronomy, perfect for assignments or those just wanting to know more about the coolest topic in the galaxy! Divided into sections for quick access to the easy-to-understand definitions and amazing full-color illustrations, Space Dictionary for Kids is a must-have for any kid's home library! Grades 3-6 NSTA Recommends
| Author | : Paul Dickson |
| Publisher | : JHU Press |
| Total Pages | : 286 |
| Release | : 2009-05-18 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0801895049 |
2009 Outstanding Academic Title, Choice The launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957 ushered in an exciting era of scientific and technological advancement. As television news anchors, radio hosts, and journalists reported the happenings of the American and the Soviet space programs to millions of captivated citizens, words that belonged to the worlds of science, aviation, and science fiction suddenly became part of the colloquial language. What’s more, NASA used a litany of acronyms in much of its official correspondence in an effort to transmit as much information in as little time as possible. To translate this peculiar vocabulary, Paul Dickson has compiled the curious lingo and mystifying acronyms of NASA in an accessible dictionary of the names, words, and phrases of the Space Age. Aviators, fighter pilots, and test pilots coined the phrases “spam in a can” (how astronauts felt prelaunch as they sat in a tiny capsule atop a rocket booster); “tickety-boo” (things are fine), and “the Eagle has landed” (Neil Armstrong’s famous quote when Apollo 11 landed on the Moon). This dictionary captures a broader foundation for language of the Space Age based on the historic principles employed by the Oxford English Dictionary and Webster’s New Third International Dictionary. Word histories for major terms are detailed in a conversational tone, and technical terms are deciphered for the interested student and lay reader. This is a must-own reference for space history buffs.
| Author | : Seymour Simon |
| Publisher | : StarWalk Kids Media |
| Total Pages | : 49 |
| Release | : 2012-10-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1623340667 |
This newly updated (2012) reference book defines words and terms commonly used in discussing outer space--from Apollo Program to Zodiac.
| Author | : Stephen O'Meara |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 716 |
| Release | : 2018-06-21 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0192526596 |
With over 2,300 entries, this fascinating and expansive dictionary covers all aspects of space exploration, from A-Train to Zvezda. This jargon-free new edition has been fully revised and updated to take into account the new developments in space exploration on an international scale over the last thirteen years, with new entries such as Hitomi, Space X Dragon, and Ariane 5 Rocket. All entries are fully cross-referenced for ease of use, and are supported by over 75 photographs, illustrations, and diagrams. In addition to the main definitions, this new edition also contains links to over 250 space-related websites. This authoritative, comprehensive, and clear dictionary is essential reading for anyone with an interest in astronomy and space travel.
| Author | : James Wilcox |
| Publisher | : Back Bay |
| Total Pages | : 288 |
| Release | : 1999-09-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780316940443 |
Forty-year-old Gretchen Dambar leaves Manhattan with her new husband to settle in Tula Springs, Louisiana, where the comic mishaps of trying to adjust to his eclectic household take a tragic turn. By the author of Modern Baptists. Reprint.
| Author | : Robert A. Heinlein |
| Publisher | : Macmillan |
| Total Pages | : 230 |
| Release | : 2007-04-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1429912537 |
This is the seminal novel of a young man's education as a member of an elite, paternalistic non-military organization of leaders dedicated to preserving human civilization, the Solar Patrol, a provocative parallel to Heinlein's famous later novel, Starship Troopers (which is about the military). Only the best and brightest--the strongest and the most courageous--ever manage to become Space Cadets, at the Space Academy. They are in training to be come part of the elite guard of the solar system, accepting missions others fear, taking risks no others dare, and upholding the peace of the solar system for the benefit of all. But before Matt Dodson can earn his rightful place in the ranks, his mettle is to be tested in the most severe and extraordinary ways--ways that change him forever, from the midwestern American boy into a man of the Solar Patrol. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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| Publisher | : World Book .com |
| Total Pages | : 1282 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : English language |
| ISBN | : 9780716602996 |
An English language dictionary, in two volumes, that provides definitions, spellings, and pronunciations to more than 225,000 terms.
| Author | : Annette Froehlich |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 115 |
| Release | : 2022-02-17 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 303091786X |
Following on from Part 1, which was highly acclaimed by the space community, this peer-viewed book provides detailed insights into how space and popular culture intersect across a broad spectrum of areas, including cinema, music, art, arcade games, cartoons, comics, and advertisements. This is a pertinent topic since the use of space themes differs in different cultural contexts, and these themes can be used to explore various aspects of the human condition and provide a context for social commentary on politically sensitive issues. With the use of space imagery evolving over the past sixty years of the space age, this topic is ripe for in-depth exploration. Covering a wide array of relevant and timely topics, the book examines the intersections between space and popular culture, and offers accounts of space and its effect on culture, language, and storytelling from the southern regions of the world.
| Author | : Avishai Dekel |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 492 |
| Release | : 1999-04-15 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9780521586320 |
This advanced textbook provides an up-to-date and comprehensive introduction to the very active field of structure formation in cosmology. It is written by eleven world-leading authorities. Written in a clear and pedagogical style appropriate for graduate students in astronomy and physics, this textbook introduces the reader to a wide range of exciting topics in contemporary cosmology: from recent advances in redshift surveys, to the latest models in gravitational lensing and cosmological simulations. The authors are all world-renowned experts both for their research and teaching skills. In the fast-moving field of structure formation, this book provides advanced undergraduate and graduate students with a welcome textbook which unites the latest theory and observations.
| Author | : Ogunsola O. Ogunbanwo |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 1975 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 9789024718009 |
Space exploration is a development which began with the launching of the first artificial satellite in 1957. Since then an incredible progress has been made, leading to the landing of man on the moon. A quick look at the number of launchings which have been registered with the United Nations will show the influence of space science and technology on human endeavours. For example, satellites can be used for com munication, weather forecasting, education, and remote sensing of the resources of the Earth. The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space is the focal point of international co-operation in space activities. The Committee regulates these activities through its Legal Sub-Committee. The setting up of the Committee was preceded by an Ad Hoc Committee which was established on 31 December 1958. The initial difficulty which confronted the Ad Hoc Committee was the issue of its member ship. The USSR, Czechoslovakia and Poland decided not to participate in its work because they were dissatisfied with the composition of the Ad Hoc Committee. Later, both the UAR and India also decided not to participate in its work. Although the Ad Hoc Committee succeeded in producing a report in 1959 (UN document A/4141), the progress of work of the Main Committee was in limbo for a while. It was not until 1961 that the disagreements were resolved. The Committee conducts its business without voting -the Chairman simply states the consensus of views which have been expressed.
