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"Astronauts of the lunar exploration age were the superstars of their time. This inspiring book discusses how astronauts survived in space--then and now--by keeping to a strict diet, bedtime, and training schedule. Special sections explain how spacesuits kept them alive in and outside the space capsule and how they moved around their cramped quarters. Maps of the Moon show the lunar nearside that we can see from Earth, and the lunar farside that faces...
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The entire universe is in this book--and budding astronauts and astronomers will be captivated! What planet has the most moons? Who was the first woman in space? Where is the nearest star--and how long would it take to get there? Space can be mind-boggling! These record-breaking facts look at the wonders of the cosmos, and humankind's exploration of the worlds beyond Earth, and make them fascinating, fun, and understandable to kids. Reissue of previous...
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Having spent over 150 days on his first tour of the International Space Station, its safe to say that Clayton C. Anderson knows a thing or two about space travel. Now retired and affectionately known as "Astro Clay" by his many admirers on social media and the Internet, Anderson has fielded thousands of questions over the years about spaceflight, living in space, and what its like to be an astronaut. Written with honesty and razor-sharp wit, Its a...
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