Jack and Annie present information about the universe, including our solar system, and briefly describe the history of space travel and of the science of astronomy.

Only now is it becoming clear how exceptional and unrepeatable the Apollo program was. At its height, it employed almost half a million people, many working seven days a week and each determined that "it will not fail because of me." Beginning with fighter pilots in World War II, follow the origins of the program to a few exceptional soldiers, and an eager eager man who would become president.

Describes in text and photographs what it is like to be an astronaut on the space shuttle. Includes a glossary of terms.

Traces the history of space flight from the first steps into space achieved in 1957 by Russian Sputnik I, to ramjets and solar sail flights of the future.

"Ever wondered what space is really like? In his 25 years of training for, flying in, consulting on, and writing and speaking about space, astronaut and spacewalker Tom Jones can answer that question and many others. What do you feel on liftoff? What is weightlessness? Where do you sleep in space? Can you see the Great Wall of China? Jones answers every question you have ever had about space in Ask the Astronaut. His characteristic blend of wit, personal...