Explore Space Stations

by Megan Harder

Overview

Astronauts live and study on space stations as they orbit Earth. What are space stations? How do they help scientists learn about Earth and space? Learn about early space stations, how the International Space Station got its start, and what space stations might be used for in the future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728457819
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	Lightning Bolt Books ® - Exploring Space
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.50(h) x 0.33(d)
Lexile:	560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Megan Harder is a writer of children's nonfiction and a researcher for the University of Minnesota's potato breeding lab. She loves to learn new things and share her knowledge with others. In her free time, Megan enjoys baking, thrifting, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Table of Contents

Home Away from Earth 4

The Story of Space Stations 6

Space Stations in Action 10

Into the Unknown 16

Space Station Diagram 20

The Amazing Canadarm? 21

Glossary 22

Learn More 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

"Imagine living and studying in a space station. The author includes general information and features of several space stations, including the Salyut 1, Mir, International Space Station, Tiangong, and Gateway. Brief descriptions share how the stations are used, how they operate, and what may be in store for the future. Color photographs with labels or captions are found throughout the book. A diagram labels some of the major sections of a space station. At the back of the book is a glossary and an index. Also, readers will find a resource list comprised of books and websites; be sure to check out the NASA: International Station Tour site for videos of the space station's interior. Children interested in space will probably be fascinated by the stations and will want to explore items on the resource list. Teachers may wish to use this book or the entire "Exploring Space" series as a supplement to a study unit on space. The series includes exploring rockets, rovers, satellites, space probes, and telescopes. Reviewer Rating: 4" —Children's Literature

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