A beautifully illustrated exploration of the ultimate extreme environment - space From the icy poles to the deepest parts of the oceans, humans have explored Earth's most challenging environments, and have even journeyed on into space. But how did these places form and what are the features that make them unique? How do humans live and work in these harsh landscapes? Most importantly, how is human activity impacting them and their natural inhabitants and wildlife, and what does the future hold for them? Life at Extremes: ...
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A beautifully illustrated exploration of the ultimate extreme environment - space From the icy poles to the deepest parts of the oceans, humans have explored Earth's most challenging environments, and have even journeyed on into space. But how did these places form and what are the features that make them unique? How do humans live and work in these harsh landscapes? Most importantly, how is human activity impacting them and their natural inhabitants and wildlife, and what does the future hold for them? Life at Extremes: Space explores the vast, distant and mysterious expanses of space and looks at how we on Earth have managed to travel into it and survive its many challenges. It describes how, as technology progresses, space tourism and even colonies on other planets are becoming less of a distant dream and more of a future reality. Perfect reading for budding explorers aged 9 and up. Contents: The night sky Our solar system Extraterrestrial landscapes What's the weather like? Sending life into space Moon landings Training for life in space Early homes in space The ISS Life in space Space tourism Mission to Mars The future of life in space Glossary and out-of-this-world information Index Titles in the series: Life at Extremes: Space Life at Extremes: The Poles Life at Extremes: Underground Life at Extremes: Under the Sea
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Add this copy of Life at Extremes: Space to cart. $19.06, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2024 by Franklin Watts Ltd.
Add this copy of Life at Extremes: Space to cart. $22.94, new condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2024 by Franklin Watts Ltd.
