Dawn probe, a robot explores the dwarf planet Ceres, James Bow
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Dawn probe, a robot explores the dwarf planet Ceres, James Bow
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
resource.interestGradeLevel
Grades 5-6
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Dawn probe
Nature of contents
bibliography
resource.readingGradeLevel
Grade 5
Responsibility statement
James Bow
Series statement
Robots exploring space
Sub title
a robot explores the dwarf planet Ceres
Summary
"Whats the difference between an asteroid and a planet? Scientists struggled with this question for many years with regard to Ceres. Today, its called a dwarf planet and because of the Dawn Probe, we know a lot about it. Robots have many cool features that bring the far reaches of space to scientists on Earth, and readers learn about the amazing technology the Dawn Probe used to explore Ceres. Up-close photographs and full-color illustrations complement detailed, interesting content that teaches readers about the use of space robots from the idea and building stages to their launch and exploration."--, Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Robots in space -- Asteroid or planet? -- Groundwork for Dawn -- Planning -- Driving Dawn -- Countdown to Launch -- Traveling to Vesta -- Working around failure -- Arrival at Ceres -- Mysteries of Ceres -- Amazing Ceres -- The mission continues
Target audience
juvenile
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Robot explores the dwarf planet Ceres
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