mission earth voyage voyage children literature book science writer astronaut published jones crew members space shuttle day mission space launched april study ecological earth specialized radar technology book illustrated radar images picturesque photographs chronicles mission jones experiences mission earth voyage received generally favorable reception media coverage book reviewers said authors convey awe seeing earth space intricate earth ecology said astronaut descriptions vivid review critical said authors try cover pages narrative focal points simplified times wrote provides unique look new method research opportunity read scientist account like engage exciting field endeavor book selected inclusion books youths history children literature works background june english author science writing published works genre children literature member united_states_air_force prior working nasa jones united_states federal employee time book publication receive profits sales work english jones later produced collaborative work encyclopedia united_states war published jones wrote book experiences space sky walking astronaut memoir published contents mission earth voyage astronaut recounts experiences studying earth mission united_states space agency nasa jones space mission lasted days jones member crew space shuttle left earth april mission intended provide space radar lab view planet separate radar echoes scientists able analyze image planet radar technology penetrate including clouds thick trees purpose mission analyze ecological state planet measurements pollution caused carbon book based journal entries written jones mission presents typical nasa mission member day day experiences living space shuttle jones illustrates account photographs mission pictures radar capture describes observations looking earth space example says maybe sight space lightning gives decided impression earth alive living organism described aurora phenomena fingers green light reaching dark ocean arc light pole june english provides information jones mission reception mission earth voyage received positive review journalist wrote authors convey awe seeing earth space intricate earth ecology said descriptive nature text descriptions scientific phenomena read like revelations mystic wonders review concluded text packed fascinating information humorous touches children interested space ecology interested book recommended book said science writer tracked launch adds perspective mission help scientists understand earth including atmosphere geology ecology future wrote dallas morning news mission earth journey home planet dozens color photos taken inside shuttle windows astronaut descriptions vivid wrote favorably book saying astronaut jones enthusiasm work shines text making enjoyable read recommended book said conceived executed book deserves wide audience review book critical said authors try cover pages narrative focal points simplified times account interesting high quality breathtaking color photographs radar images complement text nicely reviewed book recommended teaching specific subject matter wrote pollution patterns shifting ocean currents destruction rain forests environmental changes heart jones project book successfully supplement curriculum areas units space flight said book provides unique look new method research opportunity read scientist account like engage exciting field endeavor horn book review called book uniquely personal account said features crowded design color photographs text fascinating mission earth voyage listed book teaching history children literature post world war resource youth history children literature works books including strategies work teaching understanding engagement reading books strategies elementary curriculum selected inclusion
Mission: Earth, Voyage to the Home Planet