Where does space begin? -- When did people first explore space? -- What was the "Space Race"? -- What were the first piloted spacecraft like? -- What gives a spacecraft the power for liftoff? -- Is space exploration dangerous? -- What is microgravity, and how does it affect space travel? -- Who was the first person to travel in space? -- Who was the first person to walk in space? -- To walk on the moon? -- What did astronauts take from the moon? -- Leave on the moon? -- What is the space shuttle like? -- What's for dinner in space? -- How do astronauts handle personal hygiene? -- What do astronauts wear on a space mission? -- Do you get your own bedroom in space? -- What is the shuttle used for? -- How do astronauts train for shuttle missions? -- Who is in charge of the shuttle on the ground? -- When will the space shuttle retire? -- What is a space station? -- What is the international space station? -- What have we learned so far on the international space station? -- What things do we use today that were created for the space program? -- How can kids get involved in space exploration? -- Where do I sign up? -- So you want to become a space explorer? -- Fun facts about human space exploration -- Glossary -- Index and resource list.
Summary:
"Introduction to space exploration, providing to primary and intermediate grade students information on astronauts, space shuttles, and space stations. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index"--Provided by publisher.
Series:
World Book's solar system & space exploration library
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.