| The Life of an Astronaut Contributor(s): Walker, Niki (Author), Rouse, Bonna (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0865056838 ISBN-13: 9780865056831 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $29.07 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: October 2000 Annotation: Two new books have been added to Crabtree's Eye on the Universe series, an introduction for children to the exciting discoveries we have made in space and the mysteries that still remain. Up-to-date photographs taken through powerful space telescopes such as the Hubble give children a close-up view of: -- the planets in our solar system -- natural phenomena such as light shows in the sky -- the technology we have launched into space -- how people live and work without gravity Ever wondered what it's like to be an astronaut? This book explains how candidates train to become astronauts or "star sailors." Find out how they prepare for a mission and what they do in space. Kids will love discovering how astronauts eat, sleep, and spend their day in weightless conditions. Fantastic photos help highlight: |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers - Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation - Aviation |
| Dewey: 629.45 |
| LCCN: 00060387 |
| Series: Eye on the Universe (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 8.79" W x 9.8" (0.80 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 49378 Reading Level: 6.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Describes the requirements, training, tasks, and duties of astronauts and covers such topics as operating a spacecraft and living in space. |