Briefly discusses various spacecraft, including rockets, satellites, and space shuttles, and the jobs they perform.

"An illustrated guide to real and imagined spaceships, and how popular culture influenced the development of each"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to the world of science fiction.

What does it take to design, create and launch a spaceship? The skills of engineers. Since the mid-twentieth century, engineers have given us spaceships, satellites, probes, land rovers and an orbiting space station. Plans for future spaceships, as well as a manned voyage to Mars, are well underway. With a focus on the principles of engineering, this resource will teach students about the astronautical engineering accomplishments of the past and present, along with an array of engineering obstacles that must be overcome to create the spaceships that will launch us into the exciting future of space exploration.

The idea of going to space is something that fascinates many, so naturally the vehicles that can get people there are intriguing, too. Readers of this stimulating volume learn how to make their own paper versions of these spaceships by using the Japanese art of origami. Step-by-step instructions guide readers in turning an ordinary piece of paper into a unique masterpiece, often with just a few simple folds. Colorful images and diagrams accompany accessible text, making for an engaging manual that readers of all ages and levels can benefit from.

Build extraordinary Star Trek RM spacecraft models with this comprehensive project book, then learn how to light, mask, paint, detail, decal, and display your model. This is the only how-to book for Star Trek RM modelers.

Simple shapes make drawing aliens and spaceships fun and easy. Step-by-step instructions feature shapes that combine to become flying saucers, rockets, space worms, and more. Back matter shows the Crayola colors used in the drawings.