Blast Off to Space Camp (TIME FOR KIDS Nonfiction Readers)

by Hillary Wolfe

Overview

So, do you think you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Let's blast off to space camp! Check out what it's like to train for a space mission, wear a flight suit, and live in zero gravity. It's the ultimate adventure!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781480710825
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	02/01/2013
Series:	TIME FOR KIDS Nonfiction Readers Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Hillary Wolfe, M.A., has served as director of curriculum and instruction, coordinator of academic interventions, instructional coach, and literacy specialist. Ms. Wolfe began her career as a journalist and has published books on writing strategies, literacy strategies, and phonics. She presents nationally on literacy, multi-tiered system of supports, and dual-enrollment programs. Ms. Wolfe is currently executive director of college, career, and economic development for a K–12 school district. She is the coauthor of What the Science of Reading Says about Writing. 

Table of Contents

Welcome to Space Camp! 4

What to Expect 6

Tour of the Space Center 9

Simulators 12

Getting Hands-On 17

The Mission 22

Living in Space 26

Glossary 30

Index 31

About the Author 32