Star Bound - (Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight) by Emily Carney & Bruce McCandless (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Star Bound is a book for anyone who wants to learn about the American space program but isn't sure where to start.
- About the Author: Emily Carney is a former nuclear technician for the U.S. Navy and an accomplished space journalist.
- 296 Pages
- Science, Space Science
- Series Name: Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight
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About the Book
Star Bound is a satellite's-eye view of the history of American space exploration, for readers interested in the drama, dreams, and daring that produced the nation's first ventures into the cosmos.Book Synopsis
Star Bound is a book for anyone who wants to learn about the American space program but isn't sure where to start. First and foremost, it's a history--short, sweet, and straightforward. From rocketry pioneer Robert Goddard's primitive flight tests in 1926 through the creation of NASA, from our first steps on the moon to construction of the International Space Station and planning a trip to Mars, readers will meet the people and projects that have put the United States at the forefront of space exploration. Along the way, they'll learn: - How the United States beat the Soviets to the moon- Why astronauts float in space (Hint: It's not for lack of gravity!)
- How fast rockets have to go to stay in orbit around Earth
- How we can "look back in time" through a space telescope With technology evolving and humanity's understanding of the universe expanding, we are entering an exciting period of space exploration. Authored by two veteran space writers with unique insights into the topic, Star Bound offers up the story of Americans in space with a focus on the cultural and societal contexts of the country's most important missions rather than engineering and technical minutiae. Vibrant, positive, and humorous, Star Bound is packed with facts and stories for novice space fans. And sprinkled in with the history are lists of the greatest space songs, books, movies, and more--all designed to make space exploration accessible to even the casual reader.
Review Quotes
"There are so many topics that Carney and McCandless explore that I suspect any reader will still learn a sizeable amount--and their wit and unabashed geekiness over all things space make for a delightful read and may remind you why you fell in love with spaceflight."--Jaime Herndon, Mercury Magazine
"The authors should be commended for concisely charting a path through dozens of topics and telling interesting stories."--Mary Damon, Quest
"With Carney and McCandless's breezy style, this enthusiastic and accessible history will engage the curiosity of both general readers and seasoned space enthusiasts alike."--Library Journal, starred review
"[Star Bound] digs impressively deep to place the growth of America's space program in context. . . . [Carney and McCandless are] a writing marriage made in heaven's starry skies."--Rebecca Coffey, Forbes
"An outstanding overview of American space exploration. . . . The trivia fascinates . . . and the authors ground their narrative in colorful character portraits. . . . This soars."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Two of the world's foremost space history chroniclers have joined forces to tell the tale of how spaceflight developed and nurtured our existence over the last century or more. They fly us through the decades with their characteristic wry humor, making Star Bound both an entertaining and an informative read."--Francis French, coauthor of Into That Silent Sea: Trailblazers of the Space Era, 1961-1965
"A sweeping, comprehensive, and detailed spaceflight history and primer, Star Bound is not just informative, it's engaging and fun--less an academic text than a lively conversation with that one cool friend who's funny, snarky, and oh-so-smart."--David Hitt, author of Homesteading Space: The Skylab Story
About the Author
Emily Carney is a former nuclear technician for the U.S. Navy and an accomplished space journalist. She is the manager of public engagement and social media for the Space 3.0 Foundation, founder of the popular spaceflight group Space Hipsters, and cohost of the Space and Things podcast. Bruce McCandless III is a novelist, an attorney, and the son of a shuttle astronaut. He is the author of Wonders All Around: The Incredible True Story of Astronaut Bruce McCandless II and the First Untethered Flight in Space.Dimensions (Overall): 8.6 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 296
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Space Science
Series Title: Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Theme: Space Exploration
Format: Hardcover
Author: Emily Carney & Bruce McCandless
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 2025
TCIN: 93513304
UPC: 9781496241399
Item Number (DPCI): 247-48-1830
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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