Author: Karen Sands-O'Connor
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031338830X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Much literature for children appears in the form of series, in which familiar characters appear in book after book. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, authors began to write science fiction series for children. These early series generally had plots that revolved around inventions developed by the protagonist. But it was the development and use of rocket and atomic science during World War II that paved the way for interesting and exciting new themes, conflicts, and plots. While much has been written about the early juvenile science fiction series, particularly the Tom Swift books, comparatively little has been written about children's science fiction series published since 1945. This book provides a broad overview of this previously neglected topic. The volume offers a critical look at the history, themes, characters, settings, and construction of post-1945 juvenile science fiction series, including the A.I. Gang, the Animorphs, Commander Toad, Danny Dunn, Dragonfall Five, the Magic School Bus, and Space Cat. The book begins with an introductory history of juvenile science fiction since 1945, with chapters then devoted to particular topics. Some of these topics include the role of aliens and animals, attitudes toward humor, the absence and presence of science, and the characterization of women. A special feature is an appendix listing the various series. In addition, the volume provides extensive bibliographical information.
Spaceship in the Desert
Author: Gökçe Günel
Publisher: Duke University Press Books
ISBN: 9781478000723
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In 2006 Abu Dhabi launched an ambitious project to construct the world’s first zero-carbon city: Masdar City. In Spaceship in the Desert Gökçe Günel examines the development and construction of Masdar City's renewable energy and clean technology infrastructures, providing an illuminating portrait of an international group of engineers, designers, and students who attempted to build a post-oil future in Abu Dhabi. While many of Masdar's initiatives—such as developing a new energy currency and a driverless rapid transit network—have stalled or not met expectations, Günel analyzes how these initiatives contributed to rendering the future a thinly disguised version of the fossil-fueled present. Spaceship in the Desert tells the story of Masdar, at once a “utopia” sponsored by the Emirati government, and a well-resourced company involving different actors who participated in the project, each with their own agendas and desires.
Publisher: Duke University Press Books
ISBN: 9781478000723
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In 2006 Abu Dhabi launched an ambitious project to construct the world’s first zero-carbon city: Masdar City. In Spaceship in the Desert Gökçe Günel examines the development and construction of Masdar City's renewable energy and clean technology infrastructures, providing an illuminating portrait of an international group of engineers, designers, and students who attempted to build a post-oil future in Abu Dhabi. While many of Masdar's initiatives—such as developing a new energy currency and a driverless rapid transit network—have stalled or not met expectations, Günel analyzes how these initiatives contributed to rendering the future a thinly disguised version of the fossil-fueled present. Spaceship in the Desert tells the story of Masdar, at once a “utopia” sponsored by the Emirati government, and a well-resourced company involving different actors who participated in the project, each with their own agendas and desires.
My Best Book of Spaceships
Author: Ian Graham
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780753444986
Category : Outer space
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Blast off to see the stars, the moon and beyond in a journey through space... Find out all about the solar system, what astronauts do in space, where space probes travel and more.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780753444986
Category : Outer space
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Blast off to see the stars, the moon and beyond in a journey through space... Find out all about the solar system, what astronauts do in space, where space probes travel and more.
Back in the Spaceship Again
Author: Karen Sands-O'Connor
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031338830X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Much literature for children appears in the form of series, in which familiar characters appear in book after book. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, authors began to write science fiction series for children. These early series generally had plots that revolved around inventions developed by the protagonist. But it was the development and use of rocket and atomic science during World War II that paved the way for interesting and exciting new themes, conflicts, and plots. While much has been written about the early juvenile science fiction series, particularly the Tom Swift books, comparatively little has been written about children's science fiction series published since 1945. This book provides a broad overview of this previously neglected topic. The volume offers a critical look at the history, themes, characters, settings, and construction of post-1945 juvenile science fiction series, including the A.I. Gang, the Animorphs, Commander Toad, Danny Dunn, Dragonfall Five, the Magic School Bus, and Space Cat. The book begins with an introductory history of juvenile science fiction since 1945, with chapters then devoted to particular topics. Some of these topics include the role of aliens and animals, attitudes toward humor, the absence and presence of science, and the characterization of women. A special feature is an appendix listing the various series. In addition, the volume provides extensive bibliographical information.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031338830X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Much literature for children appears in the form of series, in which familiar characters appear in book after book. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, authors began to write science fiction series for children. These early series generally had plots that revolved around inventions developed by the protagonist. But it was the development and use of rocket and atomic science during World War II that paved the way for interesting and exciting new themes, conflicts, and plots. While much has been written about the early juvenile science fiction series, particularly the Tom Swift books, comparatively little has been written about children's science fiction series published since 1945. This book provides a broad overview of this previously neglected topic. The volume offers a critical look at the history, themes, characters, settings, and construction of post-1945 juvenile science fiction series, including the A.I. Gang, the Animorphs, Commander Toad, Danny Dunn, Dragonfall Five, the Magic School Bus, and Space Cat. The book begins with an introductory history of juvenile science fiction since 1945, with chapters then devoted to particular topics. Some of these topics include the role of aliens and animals, attitudes toward humor, the absence and presence of science, and the characterization of women. A special feature is an appendix listing the various series. In addition, the volume provides extensive bibliographical information.
Skipper Takes the Spaceship
Author: Paul Washburn
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1638856311
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
Everyone is sleeping through the night except Skipper, whose mind is still engaged in chasing alien invaders in his video game. He notices some strange lights in the distance outside his bedroom window and goes outside to investigate. He has just entered a clearing in the woods behind his house when he is zapped by a paralyzing ray gun and carried aboard a spaceship by alien invaders, along with sample plants other things the invaders are collecting. Although he can’t move, Skipper carefully observes the controls used by the aliens to operate the spaceship. By the time they reach another planet, the ray gun’s power has worn off. Skipper doesn’t move until the aliens leave the spaceship to collect more samples. Then Skipper presses the button to close the ramp and begins to pilot the spaceship up and away, leaving behind the now-frantic aliens. Now his goal is to get back to Earth and home. But he finds himself having to stop at an Earthlike planet where he makes new young friends. He and his new friends have some delightful, good times, swinging on a rope out, over, and dropping into a lake full of colorful creatures. But the alien Argons are tracking and following Skipper’s spaceship and give chase. Skipper puts the safety of his friends first and risks his own life to save them. When the lead alien warrior grabs Skipper by his pajamas, Skipper only barely escapes by slipping out of half of them. After coming very close to being captured, the children learn some lessons about looking out for each other. On the next leg of his voyage home, Skipper again uses his skills of observation and listening to locate and rescue a young farmer. He learns that people come in all sizes and colors and that the opportunity to do good for others can be more rewarding than self-serving pursuits. Sometimes, helping others can be even more engaging than his video game.
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1638856311
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
Everyone is sleeping through the night except Skipper, whose mind is still engaged in chasing alien invaders in his video game. He notices some strange lights in the distance outside his bedroom window and goes outside to investigate. He has just entered a clearing in the woods behind his house when he is zapped by a paralyzing ray gun and carried aboard a spaceship by alien invaders, along with sample plants other things the invaders are collecting. Although he can’t move, Skipper carefully observes the controls used by the aliens to operate the spaceship. By the time they reach another planet, the ray gun’s power has worn off. Skipper doesn’t move until the aliens leave the spaceship to collect more samples. Then Skipper presses the button to close the ramp and begins to pilot the spaceship up and away, leaving behind the now-frantic aliens. Now his goal is to get back to Earth and home. But he finds himself having to stop at an Earthlike planet where he makes new young friends. He and his new friends have some delightful, good times, swinging on a rope out, over, and dropping into a lake full of colorful creatures. But the alien Argons are tracking and following Skipper’s spaceship and give chase. Skipper puts the safety of his friends first and risks his own life to save them. When the lead alien warrior grabs Skipper by his pajamas, Skipper only barely escapes by slipping out of half of them. After coming very close to being captured, the children learn some lessons about looking out for each other. On the next leg of his voyage home, Skipper again uses his skills of observation and listening to locate and rescue a young farmer. He learns that people come in all sizes and colors and that the opportunity to do good for others can be more rewarding than self-serving pursuits. Sometimes, helping others can be even more engaging than his video game.
The Space Heroes
Author: Swapnil Saurya
Publisher: Swapnil Saurya Book
ISBN: 1685090443
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Swapnil Hiralal was an eighteen years old student living in a normal life with his father. He was studying in Pune After that, Swapnil went to a mysterious place with his teacher and twelve friends Mr. Manish, Soumya Juhi, Prachit, Noaiz, and Priya. There, he comes to know he is Arco Dragonja the son of a wizard and he was born to face the main villain Sam. He came to know that his brother is alive. For the fight with the evil Sam, Swapnil hid his identity and became Beyond Boy Sam, as you know him, who was escape through the black stone. He has divided himself into many pieces. After destroying Sam’s two parts Spiderox the giant spider and Lela the vampire, Swapnil felt down from the height of the sky of 2000 ft. Out of blue, Sukh, a time traveller saved Swapnil, Swapnil safely went into the future. Swapnil teamed up with Sagar as Arangg, Rahul as Agreeboy and Magician Sage as his brother Adawait to fight with Sam’s next part Wolvesokolo the wolf. Adawait comes to know that Sukh is the real killer of their parents. After that, they went to the magical island and another side Sukh and Spaceboy were with Wolvesokolo. Wolvesokolo was inside the cage.
Publisher: Swapnil Saurya Book
ISBN: 1685090443
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Swapnil Hiralal was an eighteen years old student living in a normal life with his father. He was studying in Pune After that, Swapnil went to a mysterious place with his teacher and twelve friends Mr. Manish, Soumya Juhi, Prachit, Noaiz, and Priya. There, he comes to know he is Arco Dragonja the son of a wizard and he was born to face the main villain Sam. He came to know that his brother is alive. For the fight with the evil Sam, Swapnil hid his identity and became Beyond Boy Sam, as you know him, who was escape through the black stone. He has divided himself into many pieces. After destroying Sam’s two parts Spiderox the giant spider and Lela the vampire, Swapnil felt down from the height of the sky of 2000 ft. Out of blue, Sukh, a time traveller saved Swapnil, Swapnil safely went into the future. Swapnil teamed up with Sagar as Arangg, Rahul as Agreeboy and Magician Sage as his brother Adawait to fight with Sam’s next part Wolvesokolo the wolf. Adawait comes to know that Sukh is the real killer of their parents. After that, they went to the magical island and another side Sukh and Spaceboy were with Wolvesokolo. Wolvesokolo was inside the cage.
The Divine Letters
Author: Patrick Lerma
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
God, Satan, and an angel by the name of Angelina wrote letters to one another. They lived on the earth for the first time, in which each of the three different residences had its own address. On earth; God, Satan, and Angelina were anonymous to everyone, except to one another. Not anyone knew that God whose name was Cosmo, which meant “universe,” was God. Not anyone knew that Satan whose name was Brant, which meant “fiery,” which meant “like fire,” was Satan. And not anyone knew that Angelina whose name was Angelina, which meant “heavenly messenger,” or “angelic,” was an angel
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
God, Satan, and an angel by the name of Angelina wrote letters to one another. They lived on the earth for the first time, in which each of the three different residences had its own address. On earth; God, Satan, and Angelina were anonymous to everyone, except to one another. Not anyone knew that God whose name was Cosmo, which meant “universe,” was God. Not anyone knew that Satan whose name was Brant, which meant “fiery,” which meant “like fire,” was Satan. And not anyone knew that Angelina whose name was Angelina, which meant “heavenly messenger,” or “angelic,” was an angel
The Future of Human Space Exploration
Author: Giovanni Bignami
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137526580
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
For several decades it has been widely accepted that human space exploration is the exclusive domain of government agencies. The cost of performing such missions, estimated in multiple reports to amount to hundreds of billions dollars over decades, was far beyond what private entities could afford. That arrangement seems to be changing. Buoyed by the success of its program to develop commercial cargo capabilities to support the International Space Station, NASA is becoming increasingly open to working with the private sector in its human space exploration plans. The new private-public partnership will make 'planet hopping' feasible. This book analyses the move towards planet hopping, which sees human outposts moving across the planetary dimensions, from the Moon to Near-Earth Asteroids and Mars. It critically assesses the intention to exploit space resources and how successful these missions will be for humanity. This insightful and accessible book will be of great interest to scholars and students of space policy and politics, international studies, and science and technology studies.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137526580
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
For several decades it has been widely accepted that human space exploration is the exclusive domain of government agencies. The cost of performing such missions, estimated in multiple reports to amount to hundreds of billions dollars over decades, was far beyond what private entities could afford. That arrangement seems to be changing. Buoyed by the success of its program to develop commercial cargo capabilities to support the International Space Station, NASA is becoming increasingly open to working with the private sector in its human space exploration plans. The new private-public partnership will make 'planet hopping' feasible. This book analyses the move towards planet hopping, which sees human outposts moving across the planetary dimensions, from the Moon to Near-Earth Asteroids and Mars. It critically assesses the intention to exploit space resources and how successful these missions will be for humanity. This insightful and accessible book will be of great interest to scholars and students of space policy and politics, international studies, and science and technology studies.
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Volume 3
Author: Paul A. Tipler
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9781429201346
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
The Sixth Edition offers a completely integrated text and media solution that will enable students to learn more effectively and professors to teach more efficiently. The text includes a new strategic problem-solving approach, an integrated Maths Tutorial, and new tools to improve conceptual understanding.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9781429201346
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
The Sixth Edition offers a completely integrated text and media solution that will enable students to learn more effectively and professors to teach more efficiently. The text includes a new strategic problem-solving approach, an integrated Maths Tutorial, and new tools to improve conceptual understanding.
Introductory Special Relativity
Author: W G V Rosser
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1135477973
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
* A comprehensive introduction to special relativity for undergraduate study * Based on the highly regarded textbook Relativity and High Energy Physics * Includes numerous worked examples * Now thoroughly revised and expanded * Fully meets the needs of first year physics undergraduates
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1135477973
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
* A comprehensive introduction to special relativity for undergraduate study * Based on the highly regarded textbook Relativity and High Energy Physics * Includes numerous worked examples * Now thoroughly revised and expanded * Fully meets the needs of first year physics undergraduates
Challenging the Unchallengeable
Author: John D. Frey
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1480856193
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
John D. Frey leads readers on a fascinating journey in this book that seeks to prove that Albert Einsteins theory of special relativity is all wrong. He begins by sharing an overview of special relativity, including its history, principles, and how these principles bring about time dilation and length contraction. The author examines six experiments that show that the theorys claims and principles can disqualify themselves by producing impossible, opposing results. He also explains how experiments that supposedly have verified special relativity and its claims actually help prove that the theory is flawed. Behind this book was over 10 years of research by the author concerning every aspect of special relativity. In addition, the author consulted with over 30 professors of physics concerning his ideas and experiments and their feedback was extremely important in the creation of this book. Written in everyday, nontechnical language, the book will make sense to those without a background in physics. No matter what you do for a living, you can participate in a vital discussion about our universe and join the author in Challenging the Unchallengeable.
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1480856193
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
John D. Frey leads readers on a fascinating journey in this book that seeks to prove that Albert Einsteins theory of special relativity is all wrong. He begins by sharing an overview of special relativity, including its history, principles, and how these principles bring about time dilation and length contraction. The author examines six experiments that show that the theorys claims and principles can disqualify themselves by producing impossible, opposing results. He also explains how experiments that supposedly have verified special relativity and its claims actually help prove that the theory is flawed. Behind this book was over 10 years of research by the author concerning every aspect of special relativity. In addition, the author consulted with over 30 professors of physics concerning his ideas and experiments and their feedback was extremely important in the creation of this book. Written in everyday, nontechnical language, the book will make sense to those without a background in physics. No matter what you do for a living, you can participate in a vital discussion about our universe and join the author in Challenging the Unchallengeable.