Selfies from Space: How Satellites Help Science on Earth

by Tamra B. Orr

Overview

Satellites may exist out in space, but they let us study Earth from the outside looking in. From climate change to natural disasters and more, find out how scientists are using satellites to tackle some of our world's most challenging problems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543575170
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/08/2019
Series:	Future Space
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	900L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Keeping Tabs: Eyes In Space 4

Chapter 2 Satellites To The Rescue 10

Chapter 3 Communication Today And Tomorrow 18

Chapter 4 Spies In The Skies 22

Chapter 5 Keeping Satellites Working 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

·      Appeals to fans of Star Wars and science fiction, who are already interested in the future of space travel ·      Useful for hi-lo readers in middle school reading at a third or fourth grade level ·      The 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing in July 2019 will increase curiosity in all things space, including what the future holds. ·      High-interest topics will get kids excited about curriculum related to space in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)