What is NASA?
(Book)
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Published:
New York : Penguin Workshop, Penguin Young Readers Group, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2019].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
107 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : black and white illustrations ; 20 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Points: 1
Lexile measure:
970L
Rating:
Ages 8-12.
Status:
Description
Find out all about NASA in this out-of-this-world addition to the What Was? series.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958. With its creation, the United States hoped to ensure it won the space race against the Soviet Union. Author Sarah Fabiny describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, and the many missions and discoveries that have taken place since then. NASA has a rich history and still plays an important role in uncovering the mysteries of the universe. Readers are sure to get sucked into this book.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958. With its creation, the United States hoped to ensure it won the space race against the Soviet Union. Author Sarah Fabiny describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, and the many missions and discoveries that have taken place since then. NASA has a rich history and still plays an important role in uncovering the mysteries of the universe. Readers are sure to get sucked into this book.
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Location
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Status
Last Check-In
Manitowish Waters Juvenile Nonfiction
J 629.4 Fab
Available
Nov 9, 2023
Superior Juvenile Nonfiction
JUV 629.4 F11w (WHO/WHAT/WHERE Series)
Available
Nov 14, 2024
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Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
9781524786038, 9781524786052
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 6.6, 1 Points
Level 6.6, 1 Points
Lexile measure:
970
Notes
General Note
Nonfiction.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 107)
Description
"Find out all about NASA in this out-of-this-world addition to the What Was? series. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958. With its creation, the United States hoped to ensure it won the space race against the Soviet Union. Author Sarah Fabiny describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, and the many missions and discoveries that have taken place since then. NASA has a rich history and still plays an important role in uncovering the mysteries of the universe. Readers are sure to get sucked into this book."--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 8-12.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,MG,6.6,1,502875
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Fabiny, S., Hammond, T., & McVeigh, K. (2019). What is NASA? New York, Penguin Workshop, Penguin Young Readers Group, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Fabiny, Sarah, Ted, Hammond and Kevin, McVeigh. 2019. What Is NASA? New York, Penguin Workshop, Penguin Young Readers Group, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Fabiny, Sarah, Ted, Hammond and Kevin, McVeigh, What Is NASA? New York, Penguin Workshop, Penguin Young Readers Group, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2019.
MLA Citation (style guide)Fabiny, Sarah,, et al. What Is NASA? New York, Penguin Workshop, Penguin Young Readers Group, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2019.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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