books by Sally Ride Science
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Sally Ride Science
It's Astronomical: Exoplanets
Andrew Bridges
Sally Ride Science, 2008
The Universe doesn't end with us. There are countless other suns out theremany, many, many, just like our own. And orbiting some of those stars are other planetsso far over 200 exoplanets have been discovered since 1995! Noted science writer Andrew Bridges draws on the latest findings from powerful telescopes in space and on Earth to describe how ...
Totally Amazing Careers in Aerospace
Matt Hutson
Sally Ride Science, 2008
This book features twelve engaging biographies of living women and men working in aerospace from mechanical engineers and biomedical engineers to mission designers, software engineers, and more. These remarkable engineers shared their stories with us and provided us with personal photographs. They describe what they do, how they got into it, and ...
Totally Amazing Careers in Environmental Sciences
Brenda Wilson
Sally Ride Science, 2008
This book features twelve engaging biographies of living women and men working in environmental sciences from ecologists and microbiologists to environmental reporters, materials scientists, and more. These remarkable scientists and engineers shared their stories with us and provided us with personal photographs. They describe what they do, how ...
Totally Amazing Careers in Space Sciences
Catherine Ivey
Sally Ride Science, 2008
This book features twelve engaging biographies of living women and men working in space sciences-from astronauts and astrobiologists to planetary scientists, space reporters, and more. These remarkable scientists shared their stories with us and provided us with personal photographs. They describe what they do, how they got into it, and why they ...
Our Changing Climate: The Oceans
Laurie Goldman
Sally Ride Science, 2008
You've heard the newsthe world is getting warmer. Even the very largest of ecosystems, our oceans, are feeling the heat. The oceans cover more than 70 percent of the globe. They are home to more than 80 percent of life on Earth from seaweed to sharks. They store heat. They regulate our weather. They provide much of our food. Many of our cities hug ...
Totally Amazing Careers in Earth Sciences
Tam O' Shaughnessy
Sally Ride Science, 2008
This book features twelve engaging biographies of living women and men working in earth sciences from geologists and engineers to geochemists, climatologists, and more. These remarkable scientists and engineers shared their stories with us and provided us with personal photographs. They describe what they do, how they got into it, and why they ...
Totally Amazing Careers in Health Sciences
Catherine Ivey
Sally Ride Science, 2008
This book features twelve engaging biographies of living women and men working in health sciences from biochemists and epidemiologists to neurosurgeons, nutritionists, and more. These remarkable scientists and healthcare providers shared their stories with us and provided us with personal photographs. They describe what they do, how they got into ...
Voyager: An Adventure to the Edge of the Solar System
Sally Ride; Tam O'Shaughnessy
Sally Ride Science, 2005
Great book by a real astronaut
My 6 year old loved reading this book and learning about the Voyager expedition. Great pictures, and a lot of really specific information about all the planets and moons it encountered. A classic that should be in the library of any child or adult who loves space.
Our Changing Climate: Ecosystems
Tam O'Shaughnessy
Sally Ride Science, 2008
As our planet's air, water, and soil grow warmer, its wildlife hunts for new habitats when old ones become unlivable. Countless species are on the move, from tiny corals to towering pine trees, from slow-flying butterflies to fast-swimming whales, and from curious penguins to fearless polar bears. They're in search of cooler waters, thicker ...
Totally Amazing Careers in Engineering
Matt Hutson
Sally Ride Science, 2008
This book features twelve engaging biographies of living women and men working in engineering from civil engineers and computer graphics engineers to design engineers, robotics engineers, and more. These remarkable engineers shared their stories with us and provided us with personal photographs. They describe what they do, how they got into it, ...
What Do You Want to Be? Explore Earth Sciences
Sally Ride Science
Sally Ride Science, 2005
This book features twelve engaging biographies of contemporary women in earth sciences from geologists and atmospheric chemists to geographers, climatologists, and more. Each scientist describes what she does, how she got into it, and why she enjoys it. Next to each biography there are fun activities (crossword puzzles, word jumbles, things to ...
It's Astronomical: Tools of Astronomy
John Johnson
,
Jr.
Sally Ride Science, 2008
Ever since ancient times, human beings have been fascinated by the night sky. Once people realized that the heavens would tell their secrets if asked the right questions, they started building tools to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos. Award-winning science writer John Johnson, Jr., leads this thrilling tour of the tools of astronomy-from ...
The Inside Story of the Sun
Matt Hutson
Sally Ride Science, 2008
This book draws on the latest solar system studies and decades of research to present an engaging overview of our Sun. Stellar science writer, Matt Hutson, leads this thrilling tour of the Sun, from its place in space and source of light and heat deep inside to its influence throughout the solar system including here on Earth. This book is the ...
Our Changing Climate: The Poles
Beth Geiger
Sally Ride Science, 2008
Earth's poles provide a front-row seat for climate change. The Arctic is changing faster than any other place on Earth. The Antarctic is also changing. The warming of the ocean that surrounds it is one reason that glaciers and ice shelves on this icy continent are disintegrating. Join award-winning science writer Beth Geiger as she takes a peek at ...
The Inside Story of Jupiter
Beth Geiger
Sally Ride Science, 2008
This book draws on the latest spacecraft missions to Jupiter and decades of study to present an engaging overview of the largest planet in our solar system. First-rate science writer, Beth Geiger, leads this thrilling tour of Jupiter, from its immense size and colorful stormy atmosphere to its many moons including icy Europa with a salty ocean ...
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