Space: Space Tourism
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
"Describes the history of space tourism and its future possibilities. Includes "That's Amazing!" feature"--






"Describes the history of space tourism and its future possibilities. Includes "That's Amazing!" feature"--
An octopus that looks like an elephant. A monkey with a moustache. A rodent that detects danger. All kinds of things can make an animal really stick out! Give readers the details about the strangest animals around, including their odd appearances and bizarre behaviors. Large, colorful photos entice young readers while fact boxes support the text.
Some snakes squeeze their prey. Whatever their style, snakes are deadly predators. Readers will learn about what makes snakes such amazing predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun Facts and an Amazing but True section will thrill readers and give them a closer look at the lives of these slithering creatures.
Humans often benefit from the everyday actions of animals. See how ladybugs help plants grow, and beavers battle floods. Give readers the details about the hardest working animals around, including their ranges, habitats, appearances, and behaviors. Large, colorful photos entice young readers while fact boxes support the text.
Who doesn't love cute and cuddly animals? Give readers the details about the most adorable animals in the world, including their ranges, habitats, appearances, and behaviors. Large, colorful photos entice young readers while fact boxes support the text.
All endangered animals risk extinction, but some are closer to the brink of dying out than others. Reasons are given for why the animals are dying out, as well as actions people are taking to save these amazing animals before it's too late.
Collies are known for their extreme devotion to their owners. Icelandic Sheepdogs are born with extra toes. Learn all about the characteristics, behaviour and training of Pastoral breeds. Packed with amazing photographs and fun facts, this book provides an in-depth look at these energetic canines.
Chinese Cresteds have sweat glands, unlike most dogs. The Maltese is one of the oldest dog breeds. Learn all about the characteristics, behaviour and training of Toy breeds. Packed with amazing photographs and fun facts, this book provides an in-depth look at these tiny canines.
Beagles have a special sound they make when hunting. Dachshunds love to dig and be outside. Learn all about the characteristics, behaviour and training of Hound breeds. Packed with amazing photographs and fun facts, this book provides an in-depth look at these curious canines.
Bulldogs can't swim. Dalmatians are born without spots. Learn all about the characteristics, behaviour and training of Utility breeds. Packed with amazing photographs and fun facts, this book provides an in-depth look at these diverse canines.
With razor-sharp interlocking teeth and powerful jaws, piranhas are built for making a quick kill. Readers will learn about what makes piranhas such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat.
Jack Russell Terriers can jump five times their own height. Welsh Terriers barely shed any fur. Learn all about the characteristics, behaviour and training of Terrier breeds. Packed with amazing photographs and fun facts, this book provides an in-depth look at these intelligent canines.
British superstar Harry Styles rocketed to fame around the world as a member of the pop music group One Direction. The band had formed in 2010 while its members were competing on the televised talent competition The X Factor. After ruling the pop music charts for several years and selling out nearly every concert they played, the group decided to call it quits in 2015. But Harry was far from done with the music business. He wanted to pursue a rock music career on his own. Today he is a successful solo music artist as well as a promising actor.
Lions live up to their nickname of kings of the jungle. These stealthy predators are built to hunt, with body strength, sharp teeth, and deadly claws. Readers will learn about what makes lions such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat.
A German Shorthaired Pointer's nose is always the same colour as its coat. An Italian Spinone drools a lot more than other dogs. Learn all about the characteristics, behaviour and training of Gundog breeds . Packed with amazing photographs and fun facts, this book provides an in-depth look at these clever canines.
The Rottweiler has the strongest bite of all dog breeds. Some Siberian Huskies have one blue eye and one brown eye. Learn all about the characteristics, behaviour and training of Working breeds. Packed with amazing photographs and fun facts, this book provides an in-depth look at these lovable canines.
Big bodies. Razor-sharp teeth. Crushing jaws. Great white sharks are some of the most feared sharks. Some people say they seek out people as food. But this is a myth. Attacks on people are very rare. Some people say great whites live only in warm waters. This is a myth too! You can’t believe everything you hear! Readers will bust more myths about these top ocean predators, and discover why the protection of these amazing creatures is so important.
Look up! You'll see a lot more than just regular airplanes and helicopters in the skies! Many engineers are looking to flight as the future of transportation. Discover the technology inside the latest personal air vehicles and jet packs. Find out how VTOL aircraft might someday lift drivers out of traffic jams and how hoverbikes work. Keep your eyes to the skies! You won't want to miss these amazing air vehicles!
Great white, bull, and tiger sharks are some of today’s most talked-about sharks. But have you met the sharks of yesterday? Each prehistoric shark had its own amazing―and sometimes strange―features. The scissor-tooth shark had teeth in a spiral shape. The giant megalodon was about three times the size of a great white. One small prehistoric shark had a big dorsal fin in the shape of an ironing board! Readers will gobble up all the facts about these early ocean hunters and learn how they compare to modern sharks.
"Describes what satellites are, how they work, the history of using satellites, and possibilities for their future uses"--
The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago and it has brought some awesome vehicles our way. But this invention isn't over and done with yet! Take a tour of some of the most unique and fascinating vehicles around. See how military unmanned ground vehicles tackle rough terrain and keep soldiers safe. Find out how the fastest electric racing cars work. Think a car can't handle street driving one minute and tackling sand dunes the next? The high-performance Zarooq Sandracer can! See the limitless possibilities of wheeled vehicles!