space shuttles

This captivating history is a presentation of Apollo 11's journey to the moon. Learn what daily life was like and how the astronauts survived the dangerous journey.

Spend some time in space and learn how astronauts on space shuttle missions cope with life in orbit. Come aboard the International Space Station too.

Examines the life and accomplishments of astronaut Sally Ride. Provides information on astronaut training, life in space, and the space shuttle program. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

Looks at the historic moments leading up to the launch of the Space Shuttle Columbia and tells the story of her maiden flight.

"Exciting illustrations follow the events of the Challenger explosion. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--.

"In a narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced the Challenger tragedy and controversy"--.

Spacecraft have a very important job—transporting people between Earth and space. Readers explore the history of this mode of transportation, including the spacecraft that brought people to the moon and the Soyuz spacecraft that carry astronauts today. This information is presented to readers through engaging main text and fun fact boxes, which provide additional details about this topic. Readers also learn about the future of space exploration, including spacecraft that could one day take people to Mars. Colorful photographs of spacecraft in action make this an out-of-this-world reading experience!.

"Exciting illustrations follow the events of the Challenger explosion. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--.

An illustrated description of how astronauts live in space, especially on board the space shuttle.