USA from Space
USA from Space by Anne-Catherine Fallen, published by Firefly Books in 1997, presents a unique perspective on the American landscape through satellite imagery. This 48-page book features vibrant photographs that allow readers to explore the United States from an astronaut’s viewpoint, showcasing significant geographical features such as lakes, rivers, mountains, and cities. The text accompanying each image provides insights into the land forms and uses, making the study of geography engaging and informative.
Readers will find a collection of 20 striking full-color images, each paired with thoughtful descriptions that highlight the natural features depicted. The book includes ground-level photographs that complement the satellite views, illustrating scenes like the rising space shuttle in Florida and earthquake damage in California. A locator map aids in identifying the areas shown, while an introduction explains the techniques used to capture these images. This edition serves as an educational resource that merges science, geography, and photography, appealing to those interested in Earth sciences and technology.
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Satellite images from outer space show us an astronaut’s view of the world below. The colorful pictures let us explore what we see in maps of the United States, only the details are real. Big lakes and rivers, mountains and coasts, cities, deserts and forests all show up clearly in these images taken from space.
USA From Space reveals some of the most striking features of the American landscape. Using techniques that clearly delineate land forms and land uses (farms in Montana, bridges in Manhattan, waterways of the Florida Everglades), these images make geography come alive.
Each of 20 sites is portrayed in a striking full color image, accompanied by thoughtful text that describes the natural features in the picture. An accompanying photograph taken at ground level enhances each view from space: the rising space shuttle in Florida, an erupting volcano in Hawaii, earthquake damage in California. A locator map helps the reader pinpoint the area being shown, and the useful introduction explains how the images were created.
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