astronauts

Presents an overview of the Apollo space program, providing first-hand accounts of the astronauts who manned the missions, and describing their fascinating journey to the moon. Includes over one hundred photographs.

Describes the mathematical skills used by astronauts in their jobs, with realistic math problems and puzzles that show students the connection between math and everyday life.

Examines the life and achievements of Hispanic American astronaut Ellen Ochoa, discussing her childhood in California, career at NASA, space missions, work with schools, and family.

A biography of the first American to orbit the Earth who is currently a senator from Ohio.

A simple biography of Sally Ride, who in 1983 became the first American woman to travel in space.

A biography of James Lovell that encompasses the astronaut's birth, childhood, education, NASA training, mission experience, and post-space life and work.

A biography of Israel's first astronaut ending with his tragic death aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003.

A biography of the black astronaut who was on board the space shuttle Challenger when it exploded on January 28, 1986.

A biography of the astronaut; a woman, a doctor of electrical engineering, and a Jew; who was killed in the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger.

Describes the life of Ohio senator John Glenn, from his childhood in small-town Ohio, through his days as an astronaut, to his present political career.