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"Explores various perspectives on the International Space Station. The reader's choices reveal the historical details"--

Explains what spacewalking consists of, including collecting samples, fixing equipment, and sightseeing.

Examines how astronauts eat, sleep, work, and even exercise in a weightless world.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind space stations. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--

A savvy young criminal with antisocial behavior is recruited to attend the Honors space program and joins a team on a sentient spaceship destined for the far reaches of the galaxy only to discover dangerous secrets hidden among the stars.

Describes the vehicles used for space exploration, including the space shuttle, a space suit, and remote control rovers.

Three aliens set off to find a new planet for themselves but soon Bork and Gork have forgotten all of their mother's good advice and only Nklxwcyz builds a home safe enough to withstand the Big Bad Robot in this story reminiscent of "The Three Little Pigs."

"Explorers Troop 301 has explored a lot of planets hoping to find a place to call home. But their latest mission feels like the most boring ever--until they get chased by giant ANTibodies straight into the planet's open mouth! Can Finn and his friends make it through all thirty-five stomachs, battle an army of ants, out-whiz a super-computer in a deadly game of trivia, and find a way out? Or are they doomed to be part of the planet's balanced diet?"--...

Features common space-based questions, along with their answers.

A brief history and discussion of the planets and outer space objects encountered by spacecraft Voyager.