iSolar System takes the reader on a journey from the Moon, to Mars, to the outer planets and finally beyond, using stunning AR images based on the American Natural History Museum's Beyond Planet Earth Exhibition.
Readers will learn about the history of Moon exploration, the possibilities of asteroid mining, the problems that will face future colonies on Mars and dozens of other exciting challenges that face the space scientists of today and tomorrow.
Special Items Include:
Eleven great Augmented Reality functions -
AR 1: The solar system: see spectacular close-ups of the sun and planets AR2: The Moon: see the moon spinning in front of you AR3: Moon base: peek inside a futuristic moon base AR4: Lunar elevator: take a ride to the moon and back AR5: Asteroid: see the crater-scarred surface of a distant asteroid AR6: Mars and moons: see the red planet orbiting in space AR7: Mars spacecraft: how will we transport people to Mars? AR8: Curiosity Rover: drive the rover around your living room AR9: Mars plane: unmanned craft could survey the Martian surface AR10: Europa: Jupiter's moon Europa may harbour life AR11: Jupiter and Moons: majestic Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
Minimum system requirements: This product works with the following Apple devices using iOS version 4.3 and above: iPhone 3GS and upwards, iPod Touch 4G and upwards, iPad2 and upwards. Plus devices using Android version 4.0 and above based on ARM7 processors and with an OpenGL2 graphics capability.
| ISBN: | 9781780973036 |
| Publication date: | 9th May 2013 |
| Author: | American Museum of Natural History |
| Publisher: | Carlton Books an imprint of Welbeck Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Genres: |
Space Children’s interactive and activity books and kits |