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Author
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Language
English
Description
"Scott wasn't sure what he wanted to be when he grew up. He struggled in school and often got in trouble with his twin brother, Mark. Then one day Scott discovered a book about test pilots and astronauts that set him on a new path. His new focus led him to fly higher and higher, becoming first a pilot and then an astronaut, along with his brother--the first twin astronauts in history. But his greatest accomplishment of all was commanding the International...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to the International Space Station, NASA's science lab in space. Important details include space station history, planning and international cooperation, construction of the ISS, modules, solar arrays, and daily life aboard the space station. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"The largest space machine to ever orbit Earth is the International Space Station. It is essentially a giant science lab for astronauts. Interested young readers are invited to enter the International Space Station in this title and defy gravity like the astronauts inside." --
10) Living in space
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Examines how astronauts eat, sleep, work, and even exercise in a weightless world." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Meet Scott Kelly, who lived for a year in space! Follow Kelly's story as he moves from a career as a volunteer Emergency Medical technician to his service in the United States Navy and on to NASA where, with his identical twin brother Mark, spent one year on the International Space Station and part of the Twins Study. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of...
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Join Chris Hadfield living on the International Space Station! This book examines the extraordinary life of one of the most popular astronauts, from his early life to the six months he spent living in space. Discover what the International Space Centre is used for, and how astronauts like Hadfield can live there. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown." --
Author
Publisher
Persnickety Press, an imprint of WunderMill Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Sharing fun and engaging science facts, a richly photographed alphabet primer pairs letters with the everyday activities of astronauts from different world countries working in the low-Earth orbit environment aboard the International Space Station." --
18) Life in space
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that the first American astronaut who went to space didn't have a bathroom, so he had to pee in his spacesuit? And did you know that astronauts living in space strap down their sleeping bags and food trays so they don't float away? Life in space is pretty different from life on Earth, and scientists are working on ways for us to spend even more time in space! Discover extreme facts about life in space"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that the International Space Station is the largest human-made space object? Something that big might seem like it can't move fast--but the ISS cruises through space at about 5 miles (8 km) per second! Spend some time on this . . . space station to learn about how ISS crew members work on . . . science experiments and stop their food from floating away in low gravity. Discover . . . facts about the International Space Station in this...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Explores various perspectives on the International Space Station. The reader's choices reveal the historical details"--
"Humans have walked on the moon, but can people really live in space? A global team of engineers and scientists are joining forces to design and launch a permanent international space station. You've always been excited by the idea of space exploration, but do you have what it takes to join the crew? Will you: Be an engineer designing...
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