Space tourism, written by Peter McMahon ; illustrated by Andy Mora
Type
Label
Space tourism, written by Peter McMahon ; illustrated by Andy Mora
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrationsportraits
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Space tourism
Oclc number
695980799
Responsibility statement
written by Peter McMahon ; illustrated by Andy Mora
Series statement
Machines of the future
Summary
Introduces recent technological advances in vehicles for space travel, and features hands-on activities for children
Table Of Contents
Go into space today! -- A history of space tourism, part 1: Trips for the rich -- Living on the international space station -- Rocket science 101: What is gravity? -- Project #1: Pencil eraser gravity simulator -- A history of space tourism, part 2: Space trips for all! -- Rocket science 101: What is zero gravity? -- Project #2: Zero-G in a laundry basket -- Today's space fleet -- Rocket science 101: How do rockets work? -- Project #3: Newton's balloon test engine -- Liftoff in 5...4...3...2...1 -- Piloting a space plane -- Project #4: Launch a space vacation plane -- Green space tourism -- Space hotels -- Construction at 300,000 meters -- Project #5: Inflate a model space yacht -- Solar sails and resorts on Mars
Target audience
juvenile