astronauts

A biography of the California astrophysicist who became, with the second mission of the Challenger spacecraft in June 1983, the first American woman and the youngest American astronaut to orbit earth.

A biography of Neil Armstrong who, on July 20, 1969, as a member of the three-man Apollo 11 crew, became the first human being to walk on the moon.

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

Describes the June, 1983, flight of the space shuttle with emphasis on the experiences of Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space. Also, includes brief biographies of the eight women astronauts, discussing their training and their future participation in space flights, and describes recent women recruits and the death of Christa McAuliffe in the 1986 shuttle disaster.

Discusses the early years of travel in space shuttles, including the construction of the first shuttles and the training of the crews.

"Presents the life of an astronaut from take off to surviving, adapting, and working in space stations. Discusses space travels throughout history, including the first landing on the Moon, and looks at future space exploration plans"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the work of astronauts, including special jobs they might have on the space shuttle and experiments they might perform in space.

This book introduces Neil Armstrong, revealing information about his early life, inspirations, and space travel.

Presents a brief biography of Sally Ride, in simple text with illustratioms, describing the life of the first American woman to travel in space.

Examines life aboard a space shuttle, describing how astronauts deal with weightlessness, how they eat and exercise, some of the work they do, and more.