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Provides a simple description of how astronauts live, work, and prepare for the future in space.

Jack and Annie present information about the universe, including our solar system, and briefly describe the history of space travel and of the science of astronomy.

In a mission to the Delta Quadrant, Voyager Captain Chakotay and Fleet Commander Afsarah Eden must determine why three Federation starships have been targeted by a powerful, non-corporeal species, placing thousands of Starfleet lives at stake from an enemy that the Federation can only begin to comprehend.

"A kid-friendly, accessible, and humorous text that describes the sometimes complicated task of eating while in space"-- Provided by publisher.

Presents a history of manned space flight firsts, including the first animals in space, the first man to orbit Earth, and the first man to walk on the moon.

Space travel runs in Mike Goldwing's family: both his father and grandfather were astronauts. But the twelve-year-old's estranged grandfather, Frank, has lived a life isolated after missing out on the chance to make history as a member of the Apollo XI crew. When Mike discovers that an eccentric billionaire plans to fly to the moon, claim its vast, valuable mineral resources, and destroy the American flag planted by the Apollo XI astronauts, the countdown...

"As we reflect in 2016 on the 30th anniversary of the Shuttle Challenger tragedy, it is fitting that we remind ourselves why all of these brave and daring pioneers go into space. From the first unmanned spacecraft to the planned mission to Mars in 2030, this awesome book celebrates the milestone achievements of space travel, the agonizing--but no less important--failures, and the pioneers who made it happen--sometimes giving their lives to do it."--...

Everything young explorers needs to know to travel in space, covering what life in zero gravity is like, how to find your way around the solar system, and the all-important question of how to pee in a spacesuit! Unique illustrations take kids to the heart of the action and amazing photos show what the universe is really like. Incredible stories of real-life space exploration for kids aged 8 and up, by author and astrobiologist Professor Mark Brake....

In this new 2021 high-definition program, learn all about the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union dating back to the late 150s and early '60s. Understand the historical context of the time. Contrast that to the current privatization of space travel exploration by billionaires Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk and explore other countries' progress in the space race, as well as NASA's current and future missions. Detailed...