astronauts

Provides information on the history of space exploration and the daily life of astronauts.

"Darla is a young and spunky astronaut-in-training. She wants to go to Mars one day, just like her favorite doll, Astronautica. But, to do so, she'll need to practice using her Power to Choose wisely"--OCLC.

Explores the history of the astronaut program and NASA, disucussing the scientists, engineers, the men who became astronauts and more.

A surprising and gripping sci-fi thriller with a killer twistThe daughter of two astronauts, Romy Silvers is no stranger to life in space. But she never knew how isolating the universe could be until her parents' tragic deaths left her alone on the Infinity, a spaceship speeding away from Earth. Romy tries to make the best of her lonely situation, but with only brief messages from her therapist on Earth to keep her company, she can't help but feel like something is missing. It seems like a dream come true when NASA alerts her that another ship, the Eternity, will be joining the Infinity. Romy begins exchanging messages with J, the captain of the Eternity, and their friendship breathes new life into her world. But as the Eternity gets closer, Romy learns there's more to J's mission than she could have imagined. And suddenly, there are worse things than being alone....

"Describes the life and work of Mae Jemison, a doctor and engineer as well as the first African-American woman in space"--Provided by publisher.

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The earliest successful human flights were conducted using lighter-than-air balloons. Today, modern aircraft wings use a principle known as the Bernoulli effect to generate lift. Examine significant developments in air and space technology in air and space, one of the titles in the technology and innovation series.

Yasmin is not sure she is cut out to be an astronaut, but a class trip to the space museum, and a tour of the mission control exhibit gives her another idea about how she could still be involved in the space program.

"Little Sally grew up in California, and soon realized that she had a passion for science. She loved it so much that she studied it at college and became a Doctor of Physics. One day, whilst reading the student newspaper, Sally saw that NASA was looking for astronauts. Women could apply, having never been able to before . . . so she went for it! Sally was chosen, and in 1983 became the first American woman to fly in space"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an illustrated introduction to the life of astronaut, Neil Armstrong.