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Human space exploration.

Call Number

  • J 629.45 HUMA (OSH)

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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.

Added Authors

World Book, Inc.

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