Space explorers

Humans have always been fascinated by the universe, but only a few have been daring enough to travel beyond the Earth. From venturing into space for the first time to building the International Space Station in orbit, the history of space exploration is filled with peril, bravery and strokes of geni...

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Main Author: Jackson, Libby, 1981- (Author)
Other Authors: Dupond, LeĢonard (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Hillsboro, OR : Aladdin ; Beyond Words, 2021.
Edition: Beyond Words/Aladdin edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • We have lift-off
  • The first space traveler
  • The human computer
  • A nice day for a short spacewalk
  • A very important packed lunch
  • The spinning spacecraft
  • Going to the moon for Christmas
  • The Eagle's landing
  • The chosen ones
  • Houston, we have a problem
  • When it all goes wrong
  • Secrets, spies, and satellites
  • Sally and Svetlana
  • Astronaut wanted: no experience necessary
  • Crash, bang, wallop!
  • A home in the stars
  • Do you have what it takes?
  • Don't forget the toothbrush
  • The singing starman
  • Swimming in a fishbowl
  • Life in space
  • Raspberries in space
  • Is there anyone out there?
  • Homemade spaceships
  • Going to Mars.