space stations

Examines what it is like for the crews living and working on American space shuttles and discusses the life of the Russian space station Mir and plans for an international space station.

Junior spacecraft mechanic Robin Plotnik arrives at the "Fist of Earth" flagship for his first job to learn he will be assisting brilliant mechanic Mac Gimbensky, who also happens to be an eight hundred-pound gorilla, but despite misgivings, they hit it off and between maintaining the fighter craft for the all-woman Barbarian Squadron, the two friends find their own path in the universe. Presented in graphic novel form.

When a NASA mission goes horribly wrong, Emma Watson must fight a lethal microbe that is multiplying in space and threatening life on Earth.

Astronomer Grant Archer is torn away from his young bride and sent to a research station in orbit around Jupiter, where he finds himself struggling to stay alive.

Describes the history and ongoing construction of the International Space Station, as well as the effects on the human body of extended stays there.

A brief history of the International Space Station, describing how astronauts live and work in space.

Explains what a space station is, how it is put into orbit, and what experiments and living conditions are like there.

Uses simple text and color photographs to provide a brief introduction to space stations. Includes a glossary and sources of more information.

Discusses the need for the proposed international space station, its design, and purpose, based partly on experiences with space station Mir.

Explores the history of the International Space Station, revealing how it was built, how it is used, and what its future holds. Chronicles a day in the life of an astronaut living on the ISS and includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.