Book
Human space exploration.
Edition
2nd ed.
Publication Information
Chicago, IL : World Book, 2007.
Physical Description
63 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Summary
"Introduction to space exploration, providing to primary and intermediate grade students information on astronauts, space shuttles, and space stations. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index"--Provided by publisher.
Contents
- Where does space begin?
- When did people first explore space?
- What was the "Space Race"?
- What were the first piloted spacecraft like?
- What gives a spacecraft the power for liftoff?
- Is space exploration dangerous?
- What is microgravity, and how does it affect space travel?
- Who was the first person to travel in space?
- Who was the first person to walk in space?
- To walk on the moon?
- What did astronauts take from the moon?
- Leave on the moon?
- What is the space shuttle like?
- What's for dinner in space?
- How do astronauts handle personal hygiene?
- What do astronauts wear on a space mission?
- Do you get your own bedroom in space?
- What is the shuttle used for?
- How do astronauts train for shuttle missions?
- Who is in charge of the shuttle on the ground?
- When will the space shuttle retire?
- What is a space station?
- What is the international space station?
- What have we learned so far on the international space station?
- What things do we use today that were created for the space program?
- How can kids get involved in space exploration?
- Where do I sign up?
- So you want to become a space explorer?
- Fun facts about human space exploration
- Glossary
- Index and resource list.