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Of all the vehicles that can fly, perhaps the most fascinating are those that can bring people into space. Readers of this informative volume take an up-close look at space shuttles and learn important lessons about them from a friendly pig named Piggles.
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A fun introduction to an in-the-news vehicle, the space shuttle. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this title describes how the space shuttle is launched into orbit and how astronauts maneuver it in space. The book also provides information on the space shuttles NASA has developed.
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What kinds of machines are used to explore outer space? The answer to this question and many more are waiting for readers to discover in this relatable guide to a high-interest STEM topic. Common and creative questions about space machines are presented through clear text and simple sentences, allowing even reluctant readers to find information and entertainment with each turn of the page. As readers travel through the fun and fact-filled text and...
6) Spaceships
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This title provides early readers with basic information about spaceships through simple, easy-to-read text with photos, glossary terms and a More Facts section.
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"Join Sally Ride on her journey aboard the Space Shuttle! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first female US astronaut in space, from her early life to using a robotic arm in space. Find out about other female astronauts and their achievements. Understand the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown."--
10) Saving Apollo 13
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This title introduces readers to the skills and technology that came together to help bring the Apollo 13 crew home after the command module was knocked out two days into the mission.
11) Liftoff!
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A simple overview of some of the preparations leading up to the launch of a space shuttle.
13) Living in space
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An illustrated description of how astronauts live in space, especially on board the space shuttle.
16) To space & back
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Describes in text and photographs what it is like to be an astronaut on the space shuttle. Includes a glossary of terms.
17) Space shuttles
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Explores the successes of the shuttle program, including the daring recovery and repair of satellites by space-walking astronauts, and examines the human and technological costs of its tragic failures, such as the losses the Challenger and Columbia.
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