Destination: Space - Hardcover

Simon, Seymour

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0688162894 ISBN 13: 9780688162894

Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2002

Synopsis

The author of Destination: Mars explains new discoveries about the universe made possible by the Hubble Telescope, discussing such phenomena as nebulas, galaxies, supernovas, and black holes.

About this title

About the Author:

Seymour Simon has been called “the dean of the [children’s science book] field” by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children’s science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the “Seymour Science Blog” and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!

About this edition

• Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0688162894
• ISBN 13: 9780688162894
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1