astronautics

Presents an introduction to astronauts, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on the skills, tools, and uniforms needed to work in space.

Photographs and text describe the various jobs that astronauts do in space and on Earth; and includes personal profiles and facts about each job aboard a space shuttle.

Profiles the life and achievements of astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City, and well known science writer to the public.

In graphic novel format, Laika, the first dog in space, relates the history of space flight, from the earliest interest in the universe to his own historic ride into space in a Soviet space capsule in 1957.

Profiles the life and career of astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium.

Explains the different jobs NASA astronauts do on space shuttles.

When James Cooper, the fighter pilot with whom she had an affair fifteen years earlier, takes a job with the U.S. space program, along with her husband, Maria finds her life shattered by a discovery James makes about the rocket engines and the scientists developing them.

Introduces concepts about outer space and space travel through a variety of easy-to-assemble projects made from simple household items.

Discusses the planets of our solar system, the behavior of stars, and milestones in space exploration.