Space and People (Science and People Series)

Author: Cheng Miao
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Publish Date: 1997-08-01
Features: This book is divided into four parts (accompanied by audio tapes), namely: "Pioneers," "The Eight Planets," "Manned Flight," and "Dreams." "Pioneers" introduces the individuals who made outstanding contributions to astronomy, aviation, and space science for humanity, including Copernicus, who discovered that the Earth revolves around the Sun; Newton, who proposed the three laws of motion; and Einstein, the founder of the theory of relativity. It also features the Wright brothers, who invented the engine-powered airplane, and Charles Lindbergh, who made the first nonstop flight across the Atlantic in an airplane. "The Eight Planets" explores humanity's exploration of the eight planets in the solar system and the unique characteristics of each planet. "Manned Flight" describes how humans have realized the dream of flying in the sky and entering space, including ascending into the air by balloons, airships, and airplanes, as well as using rockets to travel through the atmosphere for space flights. "Dreams" explains the causes of dreams, how people interpret them, and various experiments conducted by scientists on dreams. Learning Space and Humanity is a shortcut for many science workers and enthusiasts who are proficient only in reading and writing scientific English to quickly improve their listening and speaking skills and achieve face-to-face communication with foreign peers.