astronautics

"These true tales of surviving a disaster in space follow real astronauts through harrowing ordeals in which they relied on their training, instincts, and courage to survive"--Provided by publisher.

"America may have put the first man on the moon, but it was the Soviet space program that made Valentina Tereshkova the first woman in space. Meanwhile, in the United States, NASA's first female astronauts were racing toward milestones of their own. These trail-blazing women were admitted into Group 9, NASA's first mixed-gender class. They had the challenging task of convincing the powers that be that a woman's place is in space. But once they'd been admitted into the training program, they discovered that NASA had plenty to learn about how to make space travel possible for all humans. [This book] capture[s] the great humor and incredible drive of Mary Cleve, Valentina Tereshkova, and the first women in space"--Provided by publisher.

Mae Jemison's groundbreaking journey to space opened doors for future women to succeed in STEM fields and beyond.

"A . . . business narrative about the new 'race for space,' focusing on Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and the other major players and corporations who are all . . . competing to either colonize the moon, send civilians into space, or be the first to land a space ship (or human being) on the surface of Mars"--OCLC.

"How do astronauts prepare for their missions in space? What recent discoveries and innovations have changed how astronauts train? With a focus on STEM, fascinating sidebars, and up-to-date facts, this book delves deep into the world of astronaut training"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of the race to the moon, including history about the satellites, the spaceships, and the astronauts, and facts about living in a spaceship.

Graphic novel presentation of the people who made it happen, both in the rockets and behind the scenes.

"[Takes readers on] a trip into space . . . [to] discover the spacecraft, satellites, and telescopes that travel among the galaxies and stars . . . [Also discusses] the astronauts who have lived in orbit and set foot on the moon"--Back cover.

"Describes the space race and the moon landing. Readers' choices reveal various historical details"--Provided by publisher.

Describes what it is like to be an astronaut, some of the ways to prepare for this career, and the work in various related jobs.