astronautics

An introduction to space technology, discussing the principles of rockets, various types of satellites, travel in the solar system, and space stations.

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.

Discusses the race between the United States and the Soviet Union to be the first nation to send a man into space and to land on the moon, including a glimpse of historical, technological, and human factors involved.

Simple text and color photographs provide an introduction to the work and future of NASA. Includes a glossary and sources of more information.

Photographs and simple Spanish and English text offer an introduction to astronauts and space exploration.

Explains the job of an astronaut and the equipment they use. Presented in English and Spanish.

This book is an introduction to the history of space travel, including information on spacecraft, space stations, and the difficulties that would be involved in traveling outside of our solar system.

When an asteroid the size of Texas is headed for Earth the world's best deep core drilling team is sent to nuke the rock from the inside.

Describes the sun, moon, stars, and solar system; our exploration of space; the equipment and spacecrafts we have used; and the discoveries we have made.