McKinney Library Kid's Catalog

A biography of the first woman in space, spanning her childhood, career as an astronaut, and present life after NASA.

Describes the activities aboard the space shuttle Discovery during its historic flight in 1998 when John Glenn, at age seventy-seven, returned to space.

Describes the equipment used in space exploration, including telescopes, the space shuttle, and satellites.

Describes the kind of work that is done by astronauts in space, including scientific experiments, taking photographs, and fixing satellites.

Introduces early concepts of space shuttles, and chronicles the history of the American space shuttle program from the Dyna Soar and early lifting body experiments up until the 2003 loss of the Columbia.

"An introduction to human space exploration for primary and intermediate grade students, with information about the early history of space travel and current space exploration. Includes a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--

"An introduction to the sun and other stars for primary and intermediate grade students with information about their features and exploration. Includes charts and diagrams, a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.

"Energy crystals are discovered in a canyon on Mars. Who will reach them first? The humans? Or the aliens?"--P. [4] of cover.

"Describes Uranus, including its history, its composition, and its role in the solar system"--Provided by publisher.