Voyager's Greatest Hits

Written by Alexandra Siy

Voyager probes venture beyond our solar system, revealing cosmic secrets and carrying Earth's message to the stars.

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80 pages· 11,756 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Embark on a cosmic journey with the Voyager probes as they traverse beyond our solar system, exploring uncharted interstellar space. Discover the groundbreaking work of scientists and the incredible sights captured by these pioneering spacecraft. What mysteries will they uncover, and how will the Golden Record, a message from Earth, be received by the universe? Dive into a tale of scientific triumph and exploration, filled with suspense and awe-inspiring moments, as the saga of the Voyagers continues to unfold.

From the publisher

2017 marks the 40th anniversary of the Voyager mission as the twin space probes that traveled to Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, now journey beyond our solar system into interstellar space, where no probe has ventured before. Learn the fascinating story of the scientists, how the Voyager probes work, where the probes have been and what they’ve seen, and what they carry on board–including the Golden Record, a recording of sounds and images about life on Earth. Critically acclaimed science writer Alexandra Siy chronicles the ongoing saga of the Voyagers in a lively story full of nail-biting moments, inspiring scientists, and incredible NASA images. An engaging and captivating STEM title that deserves a place in most libraries–School Library Journal STARRED REVIEW A lively, informative, and inspiring story of space exploration–Kirkus Reviews A timely introduction to the Voyager mission–Booklist It’s an engaging and readily accessible account of a remarkable–and ongoing–scientific success story–Publisher’s Weekly Chicago Public Library’s 2017 Best of the Best Books selection

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