Trailblazing Space Scientists

by Rachael L. Thomas

Overview

Did you know scientists perform hundreds of experiments in space each year? Or that these scientists have brought animals, plants, and more to the cosmos for study? Learn more about scientists in space through out-of-this-world facts, photos, and more! Read all about astronauts growing food in space, studying spiders on spacecraft, and searching for alien life. Examine cosmic exploration through the eyes of inquisitive space scientists!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781541566651
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Cosmos Chronicles (Alternator Books ® )
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	16 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Rachael L. Thomas is an educational writer and digital media strategist. When she isn't working on new ideas to expand children's library shelves, you'll find her at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Table of Contents

Science Among the Stars 4

Astronaut's Body Stretches Out in Space 6

Space Squeezes Astronauts' Brains 8

Mars Astronauts at Increased Cancer Risk 10

Astronaut Scientist Becomes Space Farmer 12

Scientists Allow Ants to Invade the ISS 14

Pizza on Mars 16

Cosmic Scientists Spawn Two-Headed Space Worms 18

Students Choose Scientists' Space Experiments 20

Galaxy's Coldest Science Lab Set Up on Space Station 22

Star Speeds and a Big Black Hole Discovery 24

Scientist Seager Hunts Habitable Planets 26

Cosmos Exclusive! 28

Glossary 30

Further Information 31

Index 32