Presents information about the roving vehicles sent to explore Mars, detailing the landing of Sojourner from Pathfinder and what it discovered, the mission of the twins Spirit and Opportunity, and Curiosity's search for signs of life.

How do astronauts take a nap? It's harder than you think! Astronauts use many different innovations to make living in space possible. In Reaching for the Stars: Sleeping in Space, you'll discover what technology astronauts take with them to be able to live in space! From shower packs and Velcro straps, to robotic arms and astronaut ice cream, let's take a look at how astronauts eat, bathe, sleep, and play while in space! Reaching for the Stars covers...

Presents information about recent developments in space exploration, detailing explorations of Saturn and Pluto, the effort to land a vehicle on a comet, and the development of spacecraft that can make the journey to Mars.

Describes the work an astronaut does in space and also provides information about daily activities inside the space station. Includes information about the hard work necessary to become an astronaut and the skills needed. A glossary, an index, and sources for additional information are provided.

Built to explore Mars, Resilience begins to develop human-like feelings as he learns from the NASA scientists who assembled him, and as he blasts off and explores Mars, Resilience must overcome different obstacles as he explores the red planet.

"Ever wondered what it might be like to work in the space industry? According to aerospace professional and popular science communicator Kellie Gerardi, that future doesn't rest solely on the shoulders of rocket scientists. Gerardi's nontraditional path in the space industry shows us that humanity's next giant leap will require the contributions of artists, engineers, and everyone in between. Gerardi takes us on a tour of this unique era of history...

Explains for young readers what astronauts do and how to prepare for a career as an astronaut. Includes photographs, side-bars, and fact-boxes.

What do you have in common with an astronaut? We use space inventions and discoveries every day! From cell phones to firemen's outfits, athletic shoes to robots, and more! In Reaching for the Stars: Bringing Space Home, you'll discover how our race to space has improved all of these--and more! Reaching for the Stars covers the coolest space has to offer. Readers explore how we thought about space in the past, how we imagine it in the future, great...

Sharing fun and engaging science facts, a richly photographed alphabet primer pairs letters with the everyday activities of astronauts from different world countries working in the low-Earth orbit environment aboard the International Space Station.

This title covers the U.S. robotic rover missions on Mars. Through simple text, maps, and stunning photography, readers will learn about the Pathfinder, Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity rovers. Planned future missions from the U.S. and other countries will also be explored.