What is NASA? / by Sarah Fabiny ; illustrated by Ted Hammond.
"Find out all about NASA in this out-of-this-world addition to the What Was? series. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958. With its creation, the United States hoped to ensure it won the space race againstthe Soviet Union. Author Sarah Fabiny describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, and the many missions and discoveries that have taken place since then. NASA has a rich history and still plays an important role in uncovering the mysteries of the universe. Readers are sure to get sucked into this book."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781524786038
- ISBN: 1524786039
- ISBN: 9781524786052
- ISBN: 1524786055
- ISBN: 9781536455359
- ISBN: 1536455350
- Physical Description: 107 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 19 cm
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "16 pages of photos inside!"--Cover.Dates may vary."Who HQ. Your headquarters for history. Who? What? Where?"--Back cover.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-107).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- What is NASA? -- Looking to the stars -- Race to space -- Right stuff -- Mission to the moon -- Shuttling to space -- What lies beyond -- If you look carefully -- Life in space -- What's next for NASA? -- Timelines.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 8-12.970L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.6 1 502875.
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- United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration > Juvenile literature.
Astronautics > United States > History > Juvenile literature.
Space race > History > Juvenile literature.
Space flight > History > Juvenile literature.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | J 629.409 FAB (Text) | 30229100700391 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
