outer space

"A.J. and his friends are going on a field trip to NASA headquarters. But their tour guide, Mr. Corbett, is a total space cadet! What happens when A.J. accidentally launches the whole class into outer space?!"--Provided by publisher.

"With this fun and informative volume, young would-be astronauts can find out more about space without setting foot on a rocket or space station. From history about humankind's dreams of space travel to weird facts about what space does to the human body, this out-of-this-world book will draw in developing readers with unusual information and bright photographs"--Provided by the publisher.

Describes how scientists are actively studying as many planets as they can, and how many could support life as Earth does, and what other wonderful worlds our technology will find.

Text and illustrations explore what we have learned from going into space.

Provides intriguing questions and information related to space and prompts readers to pick one choice or the other.

"In Gutsy Girls Go for Science: Astronauts, readers ages 8 through 11 explore the lives of some of the world's most amazing female astronauts. Bonnie Dunbar, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Sunita Williams, and Serena Au??n-Chancellor are all pioneers in the field of space exploration. These women trained for years to develop the skills necessary to become astronauts, taking risks and pushing the limits of what we know about life in space"--Back cover.

"Zara's street smarts may not be enough when their enemy could be anywhere, destroying civilizations and picking his teeth with the bones. With human enemies, alien creatures, and mechanical stalkers on her tail, it's down to the wire for Zara to save the galaxy-and the people she calls home-before the godking consumes them all"--Provided by publisher.

The author shares four entrepreneurs' stories and their quest to industrialize space travel and end the government'smonopoly on the cosmos.

Discusses space missions with people, space probes, and rovers, and the future of space missions.

Explores topics in space science.