Discover the history of space technology, from the first probe to orbit the Earth to the first man on the Moon! Learn about roving robots exploring the surface of Mars and future missions to distant planets.
Presents information about the types things you will experience if you go to space camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala., including learning about spaceship design, trying out a zero gravity simulator, building rockets, performing robotics experiments, and wearing a flight suit.
Inside this book: what it's like to fly a fighter jet at twice the speed of sound; how airforceshelp after natural disasters; what stealth technology is and how pilots are trained for their missions.
STEM Made Simple introduces early childhood educators to the exciting world of STEM. It includes 25 small-group activities developed by preschool teachers from diverse settings, ensuring that you too can learn how to build STEM topics — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — into your curriculum. Each activity in this resource provides a scaffolding chart that supports children…