astronautics

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astronautics

Space exploration

Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.

How does a spacecraft reach the moon

Explains the science that makes journeys to the Moon and other space travel possible.

NASA and the astronauts

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

Reaching for the moon

the Cold War space race
"Readers will learn about the first rockets launched during World War II, and Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin who was the first man in space. Details of the long and dangerous trip when Neil Armstrong, Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin, and Michael Collins finally set foot on the moon will enrapture readers. Students will explore how past successes and failures have led to present-day accomplishments"--Provided by publisher.

Rise of the rocket girls

the women who propelled us, from missiles to the moon to Mars
Tells the story of women who charted a course not only for the future of space exploration but also for the prospects of female scientists.

Space research

Explains what space research is, looks at some of the investigations conducted by space researchers, and examines important events in the field.

Inside Area 51

2023
Area 51 is a secretive location that has led to many conspiracy theories. Examination of those theories, the location's history, and more will keep readers engaged as they discover the mysteries of Area 51.
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Space

the final pooping frontier
2024
"This is a scientific history of pooping in space. From the earliest NASA missions up through the innovative results of their recent Space Poop Challenge design competition, we'll see the evolution of pooping on the final frontier. With fascinating facts and a few mishaps and discarded technologies along the way, we'll learn why it's so hard to deal with waste management in space"--Provided by publisher.
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U.S. Space Force

2024
ABOVE AND BEYOND: Discover how the men and women in Space Force guard Americans from computer attacks, satellite crashes, world-ending asteroids, and so much more.
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Human spaceflight

rockets and rivalry
2024
In graphic novel format looks at the Space Race between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, providing information about which country hit which milestones first and the impact space achievements have made.

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