Andy Hirsch
Science Comics: Human Spaceflight: Rockets and Rivalry
Stealth Science
Why this book counts
- Astronomy & Space
- Engineering & Technology
- Physics & Energy
- Comics / Graphic Narrative
- Mystery / Investigation
- Expedition / Survival
Science Comics: Human Spaceflight turns the race between the United States and Soviet Union into a visual history that moves from first orbit and Moon landing to international work in an orbital laboratory. Rockets, orbital speed, microgravity, and daily-life design problems explain both the rivalry's milestones and the later cooperation.
The science inside
- Spaceflight
- Motion, Forces & Machines
- Engineering & Design
- Scientific Discovery & Careers
Your child will meet:
- A rocket must accelerate a spacecraft enough for gravity to curve its motion into orbit.
- Objects and people in orbit experience continuous free fall rather than the absence of gravity.
- Water, waste, sleeping, and movement require redesigned systems in microgravity.
- Spaceflight history shifted from national competition toward international scientific cooperation.
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Parent effort: Quick discussion
From the deepest oceans to the farthest reaches of space--and everything in between-- Science Comics turns STEM topics into unforgettable graphic novel adventures. This smash-hit series has sold over a million copies! Once humans figured out how to launch rockets into orbit, the Space Race between the US and USSR began! Who will be the first to fly outside of Earth's atmosphere, walk on the moon, or build a working lab in orbit? Follow the story of how the race to the moon became international teamwork in orbit, and find out how to travel at 17,500 mph, take a shower with no water, and go to the bathroom when there's no gravity. When it comes to human spaceflight, the sky is not the limit! - Science made exciting: Complex STEM topics become fun, accessible, and easy to understand - Expertly researched: Created in collaboration with subject experts to deliver accurate, up-to-date information - A great gift for young scientists: Inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of discovery - Supports classroom learning: A valuable resource for independent reading, school libraries, homeschool curricula, and STEM education
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