Parker, Steve.

Satellites / Steve Parker. - Austin, Tex : Raintree Steck-Vaughn, c1997. - 48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm. - 20th century inventions .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.

Discusses the history and development of man-made satellites, from the launch of Sputnik 1 to the current use of satellites for communication, navigation, weather forecasting, and military purposes.

ISBN: 0817248102

LCCN: 96027730 /AC

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Artificial satellites--Juvenile literature.
Artificial satellites.

LC Class. No.: TL796.3 / .P37 1997

Dewey Class. No.: 629.46