astronauts

Learn what it takes to make it to space as an astronaut, conducting training missions and taking flight to study the universe among the stars.

Discusses what an astronaut is, what astronauts do, what life in space is like, and the training involved to become an astronaut.

This fascinating book, packed with real-life space science, explores the latest ideas of the people who dream of colonizing another planet.

Looks at the adaptations astronauts have made to simple, everyday tasks like sleeping and exercise.

Astronaut Mark Watney, having been stranded on Mars during a dust storm, relies on his ingenuity and engineering skills to stay alive and try to contact NASA.

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.

Examines the extraordinary life of the first astronaut to set foot on the moon, Neil Armstrong, from his early life to his first trip aboard an American spacecraft. Discover what the space race was and other developments happening at the time, the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.

The biography of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, who in 2012 served as Commander of the International Space Station during a five-month mission.

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

"Sally Ride was the first American female astronaut to go to space. She worked on a space shuttle for two different missions. But Sally Ride did more than just travel to space. She also was a teacher, an author, and a scientist. Learn more about her amazing life in this new level 3 biography!,"--page [4] of cover.