space flight

Depicts an account of the author's experiences in a four-month NASA Mars simulation research project in which she endured a limited food supply, cramped living quarters, and wearing a space suit when she wanted to leave her home.

Cosmoe and Big Humphree, the owners of a hot dog food truck/space ship, end up being pursued by enemy forces after a princess sneaks onto their ship.

Describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, and the many missions and discoveries that have taken place since then.

Explore the 2,000 years that rockets have been in existence, learn about gravity, force, acceleration, and the history of rockets made in the past and rockets to be made in the future.

"Explores plans for building a colony on Mars, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and two 'Scientist Bio' features highlighting people who've done . . . work preparing for a Mars colony"--Provided by publisher.

"For thousands of years, mankind has looked up at the starry skies and dreamed about slipping the bonds of Earth. Today, humans have traveled into and lived in space, but we're still learning more about this solar system we call home, with its sun, planets, and many moons, asteroids, and comets. This book will intrigue young readers with fascinating details about the history of space travel in our solar system, from the earliest experiments and flights to plans for the future"--.

"In science fiction, time machines let people travel backward in history and forward to the future. How could one of these time-traveling devices be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using spaceships and black holes. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life time machine!"--Provided by publisher.

"Young readers will learn all about living in space"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of space travel, including the different changes throughout the decades.

"After discovering that Earth Force is waging a covert alien war, Jasper and his friends return to space and continue their training. This time, Earth Force brings them to the remote planet of Gulaga, where the cadets compete in the Tundra Trials, a grueling pod race across the planet's frigid landscape, but when their pod leader asks Jasper and Mira to secretly test a dangerous new technology that will take their Bounder abilities to the next level, the kids begin to suspect that there are rifts within Earth Force. The worst part? Jasper must keep the truth from everyone--even his own pod mates. When Earth Force prepares for an attack against the aliens, the kids are tasked with a treacherous mission."--Provided by publisher.