Six days after landing on Mars a freak dust storm nearly kills astronaut Mark Watney. His crew thinks he died in the storm, and things get so bad that they have to evacuate, leaving Mark to use what equipment and supplies he has left to try to survive on his own--the only living being on Mars.
"Do you know which astronaut played golf on the moon? Ever wondered how much a space suit weighs? Have you thought about what astronauts do with their dirty underwear? Out-of-this-world facts and a bright, bold design will keep struggling and reluctant readers wanting more!"--Provided by the publisher.
Examines the life and accomplishments of astronaut Sally Ride. Provides information on astronaut training, life in space, and the space shuttle program. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.
Describes the various steps necessary for an astronaut to prepare for a flight into space and follows astronaut Linda Gardner as she trains for her space shuttle mission.
"This graphic retelling of the Apollo 11 moon-landing follows astronaut Michael Collins, commander of the lunar to the far side of the moon"--Publisher.
