Cassini's Mission: A Spacecraft, a Tiny Moon, and the Search for Life Beyond Earth

Cassini's Mission: A Spacecraft, a Tiny Moon, and the Search for Life Beyond Earth - Hardcover

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Cassini's Mission: A Spacecraft, a Tiny Moon, and the Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Cassini's Mission: A Spacecraft, a Tiny Moon, and the Search for Life Beyond Earth - Hardcover

Cassini's Mission: A Spacecraft, a Tiny Moon, and the Search for Life Beyond Earth - Hardcover

by Katie Venit
$18.99
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Book Overview

"A courageous, steadfastly rendered journey that will help imaginations reach escape velocity." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Real-life spacecraft Cassini makes surprising discoveries on her visit to one of Saturn's moons in this graceful blend of science concepts and the awe of space exploration.

Cassini was built to explore Saturn and its moons. Her engineers pack her full of tools that can measure, take pictures, and taste chemicals. It takes her seven years to reach Saturn's orbit, where she investigates Enceladus, the shiniest moon in the solar system. To the amazement of her scientists back home, Cassini makes a series of incredible discoveries: liquid water, chemicals, and energy--the ingredients for life! But Cassini doesn't have the right tools or enough fuel to answer the big questions that come next. This bittersweet true story is rich with both science and wonder, with illustrations that capture the breathtaking scale of our solar system. Back matter provides further insight and information, as well as additional educational resources.
ISBN9781536232325
Author Katie Venit
PublisherMit Kids Press
GenreChildren
FormatHardcover
PublishedAugust 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages40
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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Cassini's Mission: A Spacecraft, a Tiny Moon, and the Search for Life Beyond Earth - Hardcover

By Katie Venit

About Katie Venit

Katie Venit has been writing since she was in fifth grade. She and her friends used to make up stories together by passing around a composition notebook. When she is not reading or writing picture books, she works as an instructional designer, helping teachers reformat their classes into online courses. Still, she finds time to look for the wonder in the world around her. Forts is her debut picture book. She lives in Wisconsin with her family and dog.

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