Alice and the Space TelescopeLongair (Astronomer Royal, Scotland; Lewis Carroll fan) explains the nature, capabilities, and mission of the Hubble Space Telescope, scheduled for launch into Earth orbit in 1990. Suitable for junior high and high school. Well illustrated. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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