| Chris Hadfield and the International Space Station Contributor(s): Langley, Andrew (Author) |
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ISBN: 148462517X ISBN-13: 9781484625170 Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books OUR PRICE: $32.39 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2015000269 |
| Lexile Measure: 890 |
| Series: Adventures in Space |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.6" W x 9.5" (0.80 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 175537 Reading Level: 6.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Join Chris Hadfield living on the International Space Station This book examines the extraordinary life of one of the most popular astronauts, from his early life to the six months he spent living in space. Discover what the International Space Centre is used for, and how astronauts like Hadfield can live there. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown. |
Contributor Bio(s): Langley, Andrew: - Andrew Langley is a prolific author of books for children, with a special interest in history and the environment. He has been short-listed for several major awards, most recently with books on natural disasters and Hiroshima. |