International space station

Título
International space station

David, Baker

Resumen
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.

Fecha de publicación como intervalo
2010

Exploring space.

Descripción física
32 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.

Contenido
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.

Término de la materia
Space stations.

Autor añadido
Kissock, Heather.

Síntesis
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

Información de publicación
New York : Weigl Publishers, c2010.


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