Luft- & Raumfahrtwissenschaft

"60-Second Science" von Scientific American ist der erfolgreichste wissenschaftliche Podcast in den USA. Komplexe Themen werden in 60 Sekunden brillant auf den Punkt gebracht. Für die Bücher bedeutet das: ein Thema, zwei Seiten! Hier sind erstmals alle 3 Bände in Einem - 680 Seiten: Physik, Weltall und Gehirn! Ohne einen Tropfen Schweiß zu vergeuden, lernen wir, was Quarks und Multiversen sind oder die Unschärferelation und die Kopenhagener Deutung, Schwarze Löcher, Quantenkatzen, Plasma und Solarenergie. Wo Einstein pfuschte, wie der iPod zustande kam, was Antimaterie ist und wieso Licht dem Baywatch-Prinzip gehorcht und wie man es anhalten kann, warum Zeitreisen möglich sind oder, dass Benzin über 700-mal so explosiv ist wie eine Gewehrkugel. "Auch ohne Vorwissen leicht zu verstehen!" (Popular Science). Enthält die folgenden drei Bände: - Physik für Eierköpfe (Wissenschaft in 60 Sekunden) - Weltall für Eierköpfe (Wissenschaft in 60 Sekunden) - Das Gehirn für Eierköpfe (Wissenschaft in 60 Sekunden)

On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the first photograph of a black hole to life. Kids will learn why it was so hard to take a photo of something so dark it does not reflect light, and so far away it could barely be reached. Primary source quotations bring the amazing accomplishment to life.

The moon is more than a giant rock orbiting Earth - it could become a gateway into deeper space! Find out how NASA and other international and commercial agencies are working together to explore and build on the moon.

Using simple text, maps, and dramatic photographs, this book introduces readers to Mars, relying on the latest scientific findings from NASA and other space agencies. Features include Mars' physical measurements, its geology, atmosphere, gravity, orbit, and climate. Also covered are geographical wonders such as Valles Marineris (the largest canyon in the solar system) and Olympus Mons (the largest volcano), as well as major craters, icy poles, and Mars' two moons, Phobos and Deimos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Covering an impressive amount of material, A Question of Space is an engaging read for those fascinated by the history of the space program.-Jeff Fleischer, Foreword ReviewsHaving spent over 150 days on his first tour of the International Space Station, it’s safe to say that Clayton C. Anderson knows a thing or two about space travel. Now retired and affectionately known as “Astro Clay” by his many admirers on social media and the Internet, Anderson has fielded thousands of questions over the years about spaceflight, living in space, and what it’s like to be an astronaut. Written with honesty and razor-sharp wit, It’s a Question of Space gathers Anderson’s often humorous answers to these questions and more in a book that will beguile young adults and space buffs alike.                Covering topics as intriguing as walking in space, what astronauts are supposed to do when they see UFOs, and what role astronauts play in espionage, Anderson’s book is written in an accessible question-and-answer format that covers nearly all aspects of life in space imaginable. From living in zero gravity to going to the bathroom up there, It’s a Question of Space leaves no stone unturned in this witty firsthand account of life as an astronaut.