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.