Amazing International Space Station, The

by Editors of YES Mag

tagged: aeronautics, astronautics & space science

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list price: $11.99

edition:Paperback

also available: Hardcover

category: Children's Nonfiction

published: Sep 2003

pages: 48

ISBN:9781553375234

publisher: Kids Can Press

Description

Orbiting 220 miles above Earth, the International Space Station is a technological marvel and a remarkable symbol of the advances that are being made through peaceful cooperation. Thanks to the combined efforts of sixteen countries worldwide, this permanent orbiting laboratory will provide all of humanity with research into new technologies, and will allow us a dazzling glimpse into the future.

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Editors of YES Mag

YES Mag: Canada's Science Magazine for Kids is an award-winning periodical that makes science, technology, engineering and mathematics exciting and fun for kids.

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Contributor Notes

YES Mag: Canada's Science Magazine for Kids is an award-winning periodical that makes science, technology, engineering and mathematics exciting and fun for kids.

Recommended Age and Grade

Age:: 8 to 12
Grade:: 3 to 7

Awards

Short-listed, Red Cedar Book Award
Short-listed, Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award
Winner, Great Book Award, Canada Toy Testing Council
Short-listed, Alberta Children's Choice Rocky Mountain Book Award
Short-listed, Silver Birch Award, Ontario Library Association
Short-listed, Science in Society Book Award, Canadian Science Writers' Association
Winner, Best Bets, Ontario Library Association

Editorial Reviews

The interesting information and great photographs make this book one that is bound to be an interstellar hit with your readers.—Resource Links

This book is not a text but it would be an excellent reference for a unit on space in grades 4 through 8. It would also be excellent for personal reading.—Science Books & Films

Amazing International Space Station, The

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