Frank Carlson Library

How does it feel to work in zero gravity in a laboratory more than 200 miles above Earth? What kinds of experiments do astronauts carry out aboard the International Space Station (ISS)? And how does it feel to step out of the space station into the darkness of space? In this new Science Slam! title, kids will discover the answers to all these questions and many more fascinating facts about working in space. Each book is expertly crafted to meet early...

"This beginning reader takes young people out of this world and into space! Using text aimed at emergent readers, each book also features vocabulary specific to its place in the world. Colorful photos make exploring fun!"--

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

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

"In another installment of The Magic School Bus Rides Again Branches series, Keesha will do whatever it takes to nail her space camp application. In her efforts to get the perfect picture on the class outer space field trip, she accidentally disrupts satellites in orbit!"--

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

"Maybe you remember when a little robotic spacecraft landed on a far-off planet. On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars and now she's ready to guide you through her journey firsthand. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to Curiosity and her mission: to discover more about the red planet and search for evidence of life"--Jacket.

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin takes readers on a journey through the history of space exploration, offering the perfect introduction to everything space related, including the development of the first rockets, America's space race with Russia, details of all the Apollo missions, and the space station.

"Covers a wide selection of machines used in space, from shuttles to telescopes, outlining how they work and what they are used for"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and photos describe outer space and exploration from asteroid to zooming rockets.