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Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Journey aboard the Vomit Comet where the students of an astronaut school learn what it is like to do this exciting job by experiencing weightlessness, getting their measurements taken for a space suit, and performing a space walk.
5) Astronauts
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Offers basic information about astronauts, looking at what they do, the requirements for their job, what their life in space is like, and several famous astronauts.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Who could imagine an idea born on a space station would help sustain our planet? Astronauts, living on the International Space Station, have to protect their resources because their lives depend on it. They learn to conserve water, air, food, energy, and waste. These efforts have in turn lead to . . . innovative ideas for air quality, food production, and water purification here on Earth"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Briefly explains the work of astronauts, scientists who travel on the space shuttle to study outer space and to conduct experiments.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
100 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
A guide to space travel describes how to prepare and the different trips a person could make, the steps that each trip would involve, and some things to do at each destination.
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
40 p. : col. ill. ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a history of man's exploration of space, discussing the Wright brothers' first airplane, America's space race with Russia, missions to the Moon and Mars, and a guide to the inner workings of the International Space Station.
11) Mars rovers
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"For so long, our neighbor in the solar system has been shrouded in mystery. Was there ever life on Mars? How can we enable astronauts to land on that planet--and return safely? Mars rovers, including the latest: Perseverance, may just provide the answers! They might even tell us if humans can live on Mars one day! Share in the joy of exploration and discovery with Mars Rovers"--
Author
Publisher
Ruby Tuesday Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces the world of the astronauts on the International Space Station, explaining how they are trained, life on the station, the work they do, and the return to Earth, with firsthand accounts of life in space and behind-the-scenes photos.
13) What is NASA?
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Find out all about NASA in this out-of-this-world addition to the What Was? series. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958. With its creation, the United States hoped to ensure it won the space race against the Soviet Union. Author Sarah Fabiny describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, and the many missions and discoveries that have taken...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
How do astronauts take a nap? It's harder than you think! Astronauts use many different innovations to make living in space possible. In Reaching for the Stars: Sleeping in Space, you'll discover what technology astronauts take with them to be able to live in space! From shower packs and Velcro straps, to robotic arms and astronaut ice cream, let's take a look at how astronauts eat, bathe, sleep, and play while in space! Reaching for the Stars covers...
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