astronauts

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Sally Ride

the first American woman in space
A biography of Sally Ride, the youngest astronaut and first United States woman in space, describing her childhood, accomplishments, and reputation as a good role model for young girls.

Mae Jemison

A biography of America's first African-American astronaut.

Who was Sally Ride?

Looks at the life and career of the physicist and NASA astronaut who became the first American woman in space in 1983.

Armstrong's moon rock

Digby, a young collector of interesting objects, finds a moon rock brought from the moon by Neil Armstrong in Mr. Rummage's stall at the antiques market, which inspires the proprietor to tell Digby and his sister all about the life and adventures of the first astronaut to set foot on the moon.

Astronauts!

Discusses the science, tools, field experiences, and more of astronauts.

Chris Hadfield and the International Space Station

Examines the extraordinary life of one of the most popular astronauts, Chris Hadfield, from his early life to the six months he spent living in space. Discover what the International Space Centre is used for, how astronauts can live there, and the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.

CatStronauts

space station situation
The CatStronauts--elite cat astronauts--are aboard the International Space Station to repair the faulty Hubba Bubba Telescope, but have to contend with communications interference and a near disaster that leaves them down a member.

The space mission adventure

Ziggy and the other members of the Black Dinosaurs go to Space Camp where they learn about the space program and speculate about the existence of extraterrestrial beings.

Neil Armstrong

hombre en la luna
An introduction to the life of Neil Armstrong, the first human being to walk on the moon.

Space stations

Photographs and text provide a brief introduction to space stations.

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