space shuttles

Discusses information about spacecraft within recent years as well as the future of spacecraft.

A simple introduction to the space shuttle, describing its equipment, parts, uses, and journey into space.

A look at the United States space program, where it has come from and where it is going, including information on the astronauts, the manned space program and the space station.

Describes the history and uses of the space shuttle, how it works, and the details of typical flight.

Describes the reasons for and the design and operation of NASA's Space Shuttle and discusses who will be flying it and the benefits to be derived from such a shuttle.

A history of the space shuttle's development, with information on its functions and on the flights of the Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, and Atlantis spacecraft.

Examines the history, uses, and accomplishments of the space shuttle program.

Explains how the space shuttle works and describes a shuttle trip from lift-off to touchdown.

Photographs and simple text introduce early readers to the history and uses of space shuttles, and the missions of the Columbia, Challenger, and Discovery.

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