astronautics

Presents an introduction to astronauts and tells what it is like to travel and work in space.

Explores the space race from the early days of Sputnik I to the achievements of Apollo 11.

"Dr. Dave Williams, a former astronaut, informs young readers about the training, education, and qualities that are needed to become an astronaut."--Publisher.

Explores space exploration technology.

Through extensive research and interviews, highlights a group of young women in the 1940s and '50s who were recruited by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to use their mathematical skills to help make the exploration of the solar system possible through the creation of the first American satellite.

"[Teaches] students ... about the rockets that launch satellites, how satellites are used, and how the military uses secret space planes and test vehicles that are ready to spy from space or engage in any possible space wars"--Provided by publisher.

Explore the possibilities in the next one hundred years of space travel with Luna Li, including space elevators, galactic hotels, and interplantary travel and exploration.

A graphic novel depiction of a fictional story about the space race, in which two global superpowers along with a number of pilots, engineers, and scientists work to send the first man to the moon.

"[Describes] how work in science and engineering is carried out every day by astronauts on the ISS [International Space station] ... . Includes firsthand accounts of astronauts' lives, entertaining anecdotes, ... facts, and ... behind-the-scenes images. Readers will also get the chance to try their hand at space science projects"--Provided by publisher.

"Reveals the most unusual space missions ever devised inside and outside of NASA during a time when nothing was too odd to be taken seriously, and the race to the moon and the threat from the Soviet Union trumped all other considerations"--OCLC.