astronauts

Pursued by their former crewmate, turned enemy, the space penguins splash-land on an ocean planet, and find themselves in the tentacles of a monstrous squid--can they find a way to extract themselves and their ship before it is too late?.

"This book examines the life of astronaut Sally Ride in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline, primary sources, and informative backmatter"--Provided by publisher.

"Uncover the amazing story of astronomy from telescopes in space to outstanding observatories. Learn about the latest space probes, how rockets lift off, and what it's like living in the weightlessness of space. And find out about the remarkable astronauts who have spacewalked their way into history."--.

This inspiring, STEM-focused biography describes the life and influential work of Ellen Ochoa, the first female Hispanic astronaut to go to space. --.

In Mae Carol Jemison, learn how the American astronaut and doctor chose to pursue a career in science and became the first African-American woman in space, followed by work advocating for space exploration and women and minorities in the sciences.

This captivating history is a presentation of Apollo 11's journey to the moon. Learn what daily life was like and how the astronauts survived the dangerous journey.

Follows two astronauts as they travel to the International Space Station, walk in space, eat a meal that floats, look down at the Earth, and more.

Examines the history and science of space exploration, profiling notable space explorers and astronomers including Galileo, Yuri Gagarin, Neil Armstrong, and more.

"In 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yury Gagarin became the first person to orbit Earth. Now, more than a half-century later, huge advances have been achieved in spaceflight. Humans have walked on the moon, lived in orbit around Earth on space stations, and are now looking to Mars as the next frontier. This easy-to-understand narrative presents the Cold War's 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.".

Astronaut Scott Kelly shares details about his life, discussing his childhood in New Jersey, training, space missions, and more.