Unlocking the Universe: The Cosmic Discoveries of the Webb Space Telescope
by Suzanne Slade (Author)
A stunning STEM feast on NASA's Webb Telescope--the world's most powerful telescope--will marvel future scientists and engineers about space and the universe beyond.
Building the James Webb Space Telescope was no easy feat. It started with a big dream and an even bigger team: thousands of engineers and scientists across the country and world. The team solved design challenges, built prototypes, and ran test after test. They experienced frustration, page-turning suspense, and, ultimately, triumph. After decades of work, a rocket catapulted the Webb Telescope into space. With Webb, we can now see farther than we've ever seen before.
The first Webb images, released on July 11, 2022, captivated the world. Today the Webb team continues releasing new images and making astonishing discoveries. This is their story, as told by a mechanical engineer and reviewed for accuracy by key members of the Webb team.
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A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, Slade's new addition takes middle grade readers on the amazing journey from idea to creation of the Webb Space Telescope. Engineer and veteran children's author, Slade demonstrates her expertise in this heavily researched, forty-paged nonfiction book. Employing a conversational style, Slade first introduces readers to the desire of scientists to create a telescope that can provide the most detailed images of space, utilizing infrared light. Readers will be astonished to learn that the planning process of such a telescope took many years before it was even tested to see if it could withstand the rigors of space. On every page, detailed figures of the design process and images from the telescope (primarily provided by NASA) are included. Everyone will be awed by the pictures that NASA was able to produce from the infrared readings sent by Webb. After thirty years of research, planning, and construction, people are now able to view distant galaxies, star formations, details of planets, and much more. Those interested in learning more about Webb can access additional information from the resource list Slade provides.
—Children's Literature
JNF051040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Astronomy
JNF051120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | How Things Work/Are Made
James Webb Space Telescope (Spacecraft)
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