Exploring Space
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Carlisle,Rodney P.Exploring space / Rodney P. Carlisle.p.cm. — (Discovery and exploration)Includes bibliographical references and index.ISBN 0-8160-5265-41. Astronautics—Juvenile literature. 2. Outer Space—Exploration—Juvenileliterature. [1. Astronautics. 2. Outer Space—Exploration.] I. Title. II. Series.TL793.C363 2004629.42003026640Facts On File books are available at special discounts when purchased in bulk quantities for businesses,associations,institutions,or sales promotions.Pleasecall our Special Sales Department in New York at (212) 967-8800 or (800) 322-8755. Youcan find Facts On File on the World Wide Web athttp://www.factsonfile.comText design by Erika K. ArroyoCover design by Kelly ParrMaps and diagrams by Sholto AinsliePrinted in the United States of America VB FOF 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1This book is printed on acid-free paper.
NOTEONPHOTOS:
Many of the illustrations and photographs used inthis book are old, historical images. The quality of the prints is not alwaysup to current standards, as in some cases the originals are from old or poorquality negatives or are damaged. The content of the illustrations, how-ever, made their inclusion important despite problems in reproduction.