astronauts

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astronauts

Astronauts

1991
Discusses the different stages of space travel, the difficult training undergone by astronauts, and the dangers they face in space.

Ellen Ochoa

astronaut and inventor
2010
"Explores the life of Ellen Ochoa, including her childhood in California, her rise through the ranks in NASA, several space shuttle missions, and becoming the first Latino woman in space"--Provided by publisher.

Planet 51

welcome to Planet 51
2009
Charles "Chuck" Baker, an American astronaut, lands on Planet 51 only to discover a race of green people who live in fear that aliens--like Chuck--will invade their peaceful planet.

Bob's best ever friend

2009
Bob, the man on the moon, is a bit lonely so decides to start looking for a best friend to keep him company, but his search is not going well until he spies a furry tail sticking out of crater 204.

Man on the moon

(a day in the life of Bob)
2009
Presents a typical day in the life of Bob, the man on the moon, who rockets to work each morning, cleans up after the astronauts, and performs other duties before returning home for a bath and bed.

I want to be an astronaut

1991
After watching the space shuttle take off, Daisy and Elmo learn what astronauts do while in space from information in a book which they checked out from the library.

Ellen Ochoa

2001
A short biography of astronaut Ellen Ochoa with a list of related new words.

Mae Jemison, space scientist

1995
A biography of the first African-American woman to become an astronaut.

Ellen Ochoa

2008
Profiles the life and achievements of Ellen Ochoa, discussing her education, her inspirations, and her work for NASA and as an astronaut. Includes a time line, a glossary, and a list of resources.

John Young, space shuttle commander

1981
A biography of the astronaut who made the fifth space flight of his twenty-year career as commander of the space shuttle Columbia.

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