The International Space Station (A True Book: Space Exploration)

by Rebecca Kraft Rector

Overview

From the first time a person looked up at the skyand wondered "What's out there?" humans have dreamed about exploring the cosmos.

In 1998, scientists from around the world worked together to build a science lab in outer space. Since then, the ISS has orbited the earth more than 120,000 times and been home to more than 200 astronauts! ISS scientists have conducted experiments on topics, including how the human body reacts to living in space and how to grow food in microgravity. Share in the joy of exploration and discovery with International Space Station.

ABOUT THE SERIES:

This book is part of A True Book series, Space Exploration, that includes the titles Human Missions to Outer Space, Mars Rovers, The International Space Station, and UFO's. The series features the latest NASA imagery and lively text to bring the wonder of space exploration directly to readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338825220
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	04/19/2022
Series:	A True Book (Relaunch)
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 8.38(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Rebeca Kraft Rector is the author of more than thirty fiction and nonfiction books for children. After earning her Master’s degree in Library Science, she worked for many years as a librarian. She especially enjoyed helping children find the information they needed. Many of Rebecca’s nonfiction titles investigate the sciences, including astronomy, Earth, and animals. She has also written two picture books and a science fiction novel for children. Visit her website at RebeccaKraftRector.wordpress.com

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

1 Assembling the ISS

How do you build a laboratory in space? 9

2 ISS Astronauts

What does it take to be chosen for the astronaut program? 17

3 Daily Life in Outer Space

What's it like to live and work in orbit? 23

How Does Living in Space Affect Our Bodies?

What did NASA's twin study show about how space travel affects humans? 32

4 Outer Space Experiments

What experiments does the crew work on? 35

Think Like a Scientist 40

Activity: Fluid Shift 42

True Statistics 44

Resources 45

Glossary 46

Index 47

About the Author 48

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2022

Gr 3–7—A high-quality series that expertly conveys information about four high-interest topics. Each book starts with two statements challenging readers to figure out which is true and which is false. Then there is an introduction, four chapters, and a "Big Truth" featurette between two chapters. All titles contain up-to-date information, with the fourth chapters looking toward the future. "The Future of Space Exploration" (Human Missions to Outer Space) goes into great detail about the upcoming Artemis missions. VERDICT Highly recommended, a first purchase for middle school and public libraries.

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