International space station

Title
International space station

Personal Author EPSB
David, Baker

Summary
Offers students an introduction to the International Space Station, describing how it was built, the various components that make up the spacecraft, and its many uses.

Year Published
2010

Series
Exploring space.

Physical Description
32 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.

Contents
What is a space station? -- Birth of a dream -- Getting there -- Sharing space -- The partners -- First steps -- Building blocks -- Ferries to the station -- Power for space -- Linking arms -- Moving around -- Sleep space -- Science on the space station -- Housekeeping -- Keeping fit -- Don't look down! -- Building it big -- What we have learned.
 
What is the International Space Station? -- Station Stats -- Planning for the long term -- A station of nations -- First steps -- The construction site -- Staying afloat -- Science on the station -- Station living -- Making the grade -- A day in space -- Looking to the future -- Test your knowledge.

Subject
Space stations.

Added Author
Kissock, Heather.

Summary
Offers students an introduction to the International Space Station, describing how it was built, the various components that make up the spacecraft, and its many uses.

ISBN
9781605960241

Publisher
New York : Weigl Publishers, c2010.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Johnny Bright629.44 BAKBook31455000030527Non-Fiction