astronauts

A biography of the test pilot and astronaut who commanded the Apollo 8 mission in its orbit of the moon and later became president of Eastern Airlines.

Describes the work done by an astronaut as she learns to fly in a model simulator, experiences weightlessness, and performs tasks for her special mission in space.

Describes the training, preparation, and kind of missions faced by astronauts and discusses the pioneers of space travel.

Naram is not happy when she has to spend her birthday on the moon, and tries to find a way to still have a fun party with her friends. Includes facts about outer space.

A biography of one of America's first seven astronauts, focusing on the training and career of Gus Grissom, who died in a fire aboard Apollo I in 1967.

Discusses the life and accomplishments of astronaut Neil Armstrong, from his childhood in Ohio to his famous moon landing.

An introduction to astronauts that examines their tasks, clothing, tools, and education.

Briefly traces the life of the first African-American woman to go into space, from her childhood in Chicago through her education and work as a doctor to her historic flight.

Photographs and simple text describe some of the jobs that astronauts do aboard a space shuttle and what they do to prepare on the ground.

A biography of the first man on the moon, covering his youth and his career as an astronaut.