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Space Travel: Ten Short Lessons

AUTHOR Parsons, Paul
PUBLISHER Johns Hopkins University Press (09/08/2020)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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An expert yet easy-to-understand examination of space travel, from the first human voyages to the goals of future endeavors.

In Space Travel: Ten Short Lessons, Paul Parsons takes us on an exhilarating journey to examine the game-changing discoveries in the history of space exploration that have illuminated the darkest corners of our universe.

From the amazing technology that has enabled us to look beyond the clouds to the development of rockets and spacecraft during the twentieth century that led to missions to the moon and beyond, to the space tourism of the twenty-first century, this is a cutting-edge, expert-led guide for curious minds.

About the series: The Pocket Einstein series is a collection of essential pocket-sized guides for anyone looking to understand a little more about some of the most relevant science that affects us all in the twenty-first century. Broken down into ten simple lessons and written by leading experts in their field, the books reveal the ten most important takeaways from those areas of science we should all know more about.

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ISBN-13: 9781421439747
ISBN-10: 1421439743
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 192
Carton Quantity: 80
Product Dimensions: 5.20 x 0.50 x 7.00 inches
Weight: 0.35 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product, Glossary, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Science | Physics - Astrophysics
Science | Space Science - General
Science | History
Grade Level: College Freshman and up
Dewey Decimal: 629.45
Library of Congress Control Number: 2020934717
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An expert yet easy-to-understand examination of space travel, from the first human voyages to the goals of future endeavors.

In Space Travel: Ten Short Lessons, Paul Parsons takes us on an exhilarating journey to examine the game-changing discoveries in the history of space exploration that have illuminated the darkest corners of our universe.

From the amazing technology that has enabled us to look beyond the clouds to the development of rockets and spacecraft during the twentieth century that led to missions to the moon and beyond, to the space tourism of the twenty-first century, this is a cutting-edge, expert-led guide for curious minds.

About the series: The Pocket Einstein series is a collection of essential pocket-sized guides for anyone looking to understand a little more about some of the most relevant science that affects us all in the twenty-first century. Broken down into ten simple lessons and written by leading experts in their field, the books reveal the ten most important takeaways from those areas of science we should all know more about.

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