International space station
Title:
International space station
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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:
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.
Grade Interest level:
3-6
Subject:
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ISBN:
9781605960241
Publisher:
New York : Weigl Publishers, c2010.
