astronautics

What do people do at NASA (and in outerspace)? Readers pick from eight different scenarios and experience "next best thing to being there yourself" opportunities for interactive career exploration. Sidebars promote additional learning activities and independent reaserch Glossary of key words; Index.

"Ever wondered what space is really like? In his 25 years of training for, flying in, consulting on, and writing and speaking about space, astronaut and spacewalker Tom Jones can answer that question and many others. What do you feel on liftoff? What is weightlessness? Where do you sleep in space? Can you see the Great Wall of China? Jones answers every question you have ever had about space in "Ask the Astronaut""--Provided by publisher.

Provides an overview of Long Island's aviation history and involvement in spaceflight. Brief biographical information and photographs of some of the key individuals are included in an appendix.

Provides a biography about African American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Discusses his childhood, discovering his passion for the universe, his education, and his work educating the public about science. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.

Text and illustrations look at space exploration, from early orbital missions, and the first astronauts on the moon.

Examines the current status of the fields of space exploration, space flight, and astronautics, including recent work and new technological developments, and discusses noted individuals and controversial issues.

A look at the causes and global effects of the 1969 moon landing, which led to further space exploration and eventually encouraged international cooperation rather than competition.

An illustrated introduction to a career as an astronauts, with examples of activities outside the laboratory.

Features first-hand accounts of international astronauts who have been in space from how to properly sneeze in space to struggling to walk properly after returning to gravity.