Why Do Astronauts Wear Spacesuits?

by Michael Portman

Overview

The image of Neil Armstrong stepping onto the moon in his spacesuit is a familiar one to most people. Few stop to think what an amazing invention the spacesuit is. Without it and similar ones of today, astronauts couldn't have accomplished the breathtaking feats they have. This book explores the many features of spacesuits, no ordinary uniforms. Photographs of astronauts performing spacewalks and other remarkable achievements show off the spacesuit in action.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433992384
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2013
Series:	Space Mysteries
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	NC920L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Dreaming of Space 4

Comfortable Earth 6

It's Dusty Up There 8

The First Spacesuits 10

Mercury Spacesuits 12

Gemini Spacesuits 14

Apollo Spacesuits 16

Hot or Cold 18

Space Shuttle 20

The ISS 22

The EMU 24

Puzzle Pieces 26

Suiting Up for Mars 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32