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Astronauts takes an in-depth look at the people who fly into space. Readers will learn about the history of space exploration, how astronauts live and work in space, and the amazing machines that launch people into space and return them safely to Earth. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Early Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division...

Astronaut Michael Collins adds a revised chapter to the extraordinary story of his training and participation in the Gemini 10 and Apollo 11 flights.

"This book covers the most fascinating new space-travel discoveries in recent years. Inspired by science headlines, the book explores new discoveries, technological achievements, and exciting new research into the final frontier"-- Provided by publisher.

"This book tells young readers everything they want to know about life in space. With a focus on international collaboration, it details how men and women in space celebrate the holidays, watch the latest movies, go to sleep, call home, eat and drink, use the toilet and so much more. Featured astronauts include Canadians Chris Hadfield and Julie Payette -- the only Canadian woman to visit the ISS. Each page of this book is heavily illustrated with...

Want to go to space? Before launch, you've got some work to do! Find out what scuba diving, medical skills, and survival training all have to do with being an astronaut.

Astronaut Kate needs your help to save the Zyskinarians from an alien invasion! Prepare for an out of this world mission that will see you fixing the Superlooper rocket and navigating through an asteroid storm to reach planet Zyskinar. From drawing simple shapes, to building games, Code your own Space Adventure introduces essential coding concepts. Using Scratch, simple and practical tasks are explained using easy-to-follow, step by step instructions....

"Ever wondered what space is really like? In his 25 years of training for, flying in, consulting on, and writing and speaking about space, astronaut and spacewalker Tom Jones can answer that question and many others. What do you feel on liftoff? What is weightlessness? Where do you sleep in space? Can you see the Great Wall of China? Jones answers every question you have ever had about space in Ask the Astronaut. His characteristic blend of wit, personal...

"This inspiring picture book biography follows Kalpana Chawla from childhood in India to becoming the first Indian American female astronaut, highlighting her dedication, perseverance, and patience"-- Provided by publisher.

"Astronaut Clayton Anderson lived aboard the International Space Station--and while he didn't mail letters home, imagine if he did! These letters are full of weird science, wild facts, and outrageous true stories from life in space. Backmatter includes even more information on space, astronauts, and living among the stars"-- Provided by publisher.