manned space flight

"Stargazers have observed Mercury, Venus, and Mars--the other small, rocky planets in our solar system besides Earth--for thousands of years. More recently, we have begun to explore our neighbors in outer space via flyby spacecraft, probes, and rovers. Readers will learn how these expeditions have expanded our knowledge of these planets' atmosphere, surface, features, and even potential for life. A must read for anyone interested in discovering more about space exploration's past, present, and future"--.

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.

Contains biographical profiles of men and women around the world who have traveled in outer space, and includes essays, portraits, and articles about what it is like to live in space.

Presents an introduction to astronauts, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on the skills, tools, and uniforms needed to work in space.

An illustrated description of how astronauts live in space, especially on board the space shuttle.

Presents a history of space exploration, discussing the evolution of astronomy, manned and unmanned space flights to the moon and the planets, and the future of space exploration.

Contains a short description of five space disasters that have occurred since the fire aboard the Apollo 1 spacecraft that killed three American astronauts in 1967 as well as the explosion aboard the Apollo 13, the Challenger accident in 1986, and the Columbia in 2003.

An introduction to life aboard the International Space Station, covering being weightless, personal hygiene, jobs and scientific experiments, crewmembers, and more.

Former astronaut Scott Blackstone, director of NASA's Citizen Observer program, finds himself vilified after a Space Shuttle accident claims the life of a famous sports figure; but his concerns take a backseat when Pakistan deploys a nuclear device endangering the lives of the crew of the International Space Station, and Scott, along with his brother Nick, an aerospace researcher, hold the key to their rescue.

Explains what it would be like to have the job of an astronaut.