manned space flight

"What is it like to float weightlessly in the air? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a spacewalk? How do astronauts go to the bathroom? Is it true that they don't shower? Can farts really be deadly in space? Best-selling Mary Roach has the answers. In this whip-smart, funny, and informative young readers adaptation of her best-selling Packing for Mars, Roach guides us through the irresistibly strange, frequently gross, and awe-inspiring realm of space travel and life without gravity. From flying on NASA's Weightless Wonder to eating space food, Packing for Mars for Kids is chock-full of first-hand experiences and thorough research. Roach has crafted an authoritative and accessible book that is perfectly pitched to inquiring middle grade readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Ever wondered what it might be like to work in the space industry? According to aerospace professional and popular science communicator Kellie Gerardi, that future doesn't rest solely on the shoulders of rocket scientists. Gerardi's nontraditional path in the space industry shows us that humanity's next giant leap will require the contributions of artists, engineers, and everyone in between. Gerardi takes us on a tour of this unique era of history and offers encouragement and advice for anyone who has ever dreamed of the stars and galaxies far, far away. In this candid guide, Gerardi offers an inside look into the commercial spaceflight industry and all those working to tee up a golden age of spaceflight, redefining the "right stuff" along the way. Whether you've had an obsession with astronauts since you were a kid or are just looking to learn about the exciting future that awaits us, Not Necessarily Rocket Science confirms that there's a place for anyone who is passionate about space exploration."--Provided by publisher.

"It's the day of Wallace's family barbecue, and everyone is getting ready, including Val and Wallace! But right before the fun begins, the duo are sent on an adventure to explore the sun in Val's home-designed solar probe. Then the probe starts to break down, and it's up to the two of them to fix it. Can they get it done and get back to Earth in time for the party?"--OCLC.

Traces the history of the Apollo program, relating stories about such topics as those involved with all aspects of the program, the origins of the program, and the legacy the program left for subsequent space travel.

"With this fun and informative volume, young would-be astronauts can find out more about space without setting foot on a rocket or space station. From history about humankind's dreams of space travel to weird facts about what space does to the human body, this out-of-this-world book will draw in developing readers with unusual information and bright photographs"--Provided by the publisher.

"A book detailing depictions of interstellar manned space travel in science fiction as well as the real science behind it."--Provided by publisher.

"... presents the Cold Wars space race, the effects of spaceflight on humans, what is required to become an astronaut, and how NASA and private companies are embracing the future of spaceflight"--Amazon.com.

Text and illustrations describe what it is like to live in space and what space travel does to the human body.

"Young readers will learn all about space"--Provided by publisher.

"Young readers will learn all about living in space"--Provided by publisher.