"Fun facts, amazing pictures, quizzes"--Cover. Includes glossary and index.
Contents:
What is space? -- Early astronomers -- Space pioneers -- The space race -- Space programs -- Space shuttle -- Shuttle service -- Rockets -- Spaceplanes -- Mission control -- Mission to the moon -- The Apollo space suit -- Space stations -- Meet the expert -- Living in space -- Experiments in space -- Spacewalk -- Searching space -- Space telescopes -- Space base -- Exploring space -- Space tourism -- Animals in space -- Looking for life -- Rovers -- Space careers -- Future of space travel -- Facts and figures.
Summary:
This children's book on space travel is packed with inspiring stories and facts about space exploration, astronauts, and the first moon landing.
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.