"From its history to its future, learn all about Jupiter, what it looks like, and how scientists study this huge planet."-- Provided by publisher.

Provides information on space technology, including the necessary precautions that have been developed to protect humans in space, how human life on space capsules or on distant planets can be sustained, and the benefits that society enjoys as a result of the technologies and inventions developed for space travel and exploration.

Examines the origins, advancements, and future of the earth and space sciences, including astronomy and geology, and the ways in which scientists utilize the scientific method to explore questions. Includes suggestions for activities, color photographs, a glossary, biographical profiles of scientists, and further resources.

"The path to a broader mode of cosmic observation was blazed by a cadre of nineteenth-century amateur astronomers and inventors, galvanized by the advent of photography, spectral analysis, and innovative technology to create the entirely new field of astrophysics. From William Bond, who turned his home into a functional observatory, to John and Henry Draper, a father and son team who were trailblazers of astrophotography and spectroscopy, to geniuses...

A first "person" account of the first spider to spin a web in space, and why the 1973 experiment, suggested by a high school student, was important. Includes a fact sheet.

"Get ready to take a thrilling journey to the farthest reaches of the universe. Space Exploration for Kids is loaded with out-of-this-world facts and eye-popping photographs that give you an inside look into the daily lives of astronauts."--Back cover