space flight

Presents the second season of the History Channel television series "The Universe," which explores topics such as alien planets, cosmic holes, the moon, the Milky Way, dark matter, astrobiology, colonizing space, nebulas, gravity, cosmic collisions, and constellations.

Describes the necessary training, lifestyle, equipment, and general practices for living in space.

Includes the tale of Captain Nemo's adventures in his submarine and the story of a group of men shot to the moon by means of a projectile shot out of a giant cannon.

Geronimo Stilton is called upon by the authorities to thwart the plans of an evil professor and travels on a top secret mission to outer space.

Discusses the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States and how it led to the creation of NASA.

"The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958. With its creation, the United States hoped to ensure it won the space race against the Soviet Union . . . describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, and the many missions and discoveries that have taken place since then. NASA has a rich history and still plays an important role in uncovering the mysteries of the universe"--Provided by publisher.

"Told in separate voices, eighteen-year-old Tyler Jones, top graduate of Aurora Academy, and a group of misfits and troublemakers embark on their first mission with Auri, a stowaway from the distant past"--Provided by publisher.

Infographics and illustrations explain living in space.

This book about human accomplishments in rocket science covers the history of rocketry since the advent of rocket-powered missiles, as well as today's triumphs and our hopes for the future.