astronauts

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astronauts

Astronaut in training

2017
"Want to go to space? Before launch, you've got some work to do Find out what scuba diving, medical skills, and survival training all have to do with being an astronaut. Then it's 3-2-1 lift off--Provided by publisher.

Neil Armstrong

2017
"An astronaut who became the first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong was a pioneering space explorer. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the astronaut's life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

Earth space moon base

2014
An unlikely trio lands on a planet and keeps the inhabitants at bay using bananas.

My journey to the stars

2017
"... [A] picture book memoir about NASA astronaut Scott Kelly [that] takes readers on a journey through his childhood as an average student to his record-breaking year among the stars"-- Provided by publisher.

Astronaut

2016
Presents an introduction to astronauts and tells what it is like to travel and work in space.

Astronaut in training

Want to go to space? Before launch, you've got some work to do! Find out what scuba diving, medical skills, and survival training all have to do with being an astronaut. Then it's 3-2-1 lift off!.

Satellite

2017
Sixteen-year-olds Leo and the twins Orion and Libra were born and raised on Moon 2 by teams of astronauts and must now endure the dangerous trip to--and life on--Earth.

Becoming a spacewalker

my journey to the stars
2014
"A children's version of NASA astronaut Jerry L. Ross's autobiography, 'Spacewalker: My Journey in Space and Faith as NASA's Record-Setting Frequent Flyer'. Told in first-person narration, it represents how Ross followed his dream from rural 1950s northern Indiana to Purdue University and then outer space."--Provided by publisher.

Go for liftoff!

how to train like an astronaut
2017
"Dr. Dave Williams, a former astronaut, informs young readers about the training, education, and qualities that are needed to become an astronaut."--Publisher.

Mae Jemison

trailblazing astronaut, doctor, and teacher
Chronicles the life and career of Mae Jemison, a doctor, teacher, and the first African American woman to travel in space. Discusses Jemison's childhood, racial adversity, role models and influences, her career with NASA, and her work in education. Includes writing prompts, a glossary, index, and resources for further information.

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