Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The first lunar landing The first lunar landing Dennis B. Fradin "Covers the first manned lunar landing as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher. OL15050129W
Can You Hear a Shout in Space Can You Hear a Shout in Space Melvin Berger Kids are surrounded by images and stories of space exploration – in movies, news reports, books, cartoons and games. As the Bergers say in their introduction, "Everything we hear and see about space … OL15083230W
The life of an astronaut The life of an astronaut Niki Walker This book describes the requirements, training, tasks, and duties of astronauts and covers such topics as operating a spacecraft and living in space. OL16026283W
Life on the International Space Station Life on the International Space Station Maria Nelson Looks at what life is like aboard the International Space Station, including a history of space stations, the challenges of adjusting to life in space, and the safety measures utilized. OL17885730W
Our space program Our space program Carmen Bredeson Examines the United States space program from the development of the first rockets after World War II to the formation of NASA, the lunar landing, unmanned space probes, and space stations of the fut… OL1847750W
Revolution in space Revolution in space Suzanne I. Barchers "Discusses the history of space exploration, how the technology was developed, and the science behind it"--Provided by publisher. OL1860457W
Space station science Space station science Marianne J. Dyson Describes space stations, the International Space Station, the training and activities of its crew, and the conditions that will exist on it, including weightlessness and the dangers of radiation and… OL1984175W
Hide and snake Hide and snake Baker, Keith A brightly colored snake challenges readers to a game of hide and seek as he hides among familiar objects. OL19903756W
Go for liftoff! Go for liftoff! Williams, Dave Find out what it takes to become an astronaut from someone who knows! OL20055333W
Astronauts at work Astronauts at work Deborah A. Shearer,James Gerard Explains the different jobs NASA astronauts do on space shuttles. OL20498967W
Mujeres en la exploración del espacio Mujeres en la exploración del espacio Caitie McAneney Provides biographical text covering important women who've been to space, including Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Ellen Ochoa, and more. OL20905300W
Space Puzzles Space Puzzles Gareth Moore 1 online resource OL21822800W
The story of the exploration of space The story of the exploration of space Penny Clarke Mankind has dreamed of space travel for centuries, but only in the past fifty years has it finally become possible. This book tells the stories of skill, courage and imagination that led to the Moon … OL22341652W
Astronauts Astronauts Tami Deedrick An introduction to astronauts that examines their tasks, clothing, tools, and education. OL2705312W
The U.S. Space Camp book of astronauts The U.S. Space Camp book of astronauts Anne Baird Biographies of America's astronauts with a history of the space program. OL3752223W
Space Camp Space Camp Anne Baird Text and photographs follow young campers as they experience NASA-style astronaut training at the Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. OL3752225W
Men in the air Men in the air Hart, Roger Text and illustrations trace the history of manned flight from the drawings of Leonardo da Vinci to jet engines and spacecraft. OL6607762W
How we will explore the outer planets How we will explore the outer planets Nigel S. Hey Surveys the existing and projected programs to explore the five outer planets and their satellites. OL7035204W
I know an astronaut I know an astronaut Michael Rubinger A little boy visits the space center and learns how his uncle, an astronaut, trains. OL7039697W