It's a Question of Space

It's a Question of Space

Author: Clayton C. Anderson

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2018-07-01

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1496205081

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Having spent over 150 days on his first tour of the International Space Station, it’s 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 it’s like to be an astronaut. Written with honesty and razor-sharp wit, It’s a Question of Space gathers Anderson’s often humorous answers to these questions and more in a book that will beguile young adults and space buffs alike. Covering topics as intriguing as walking in space, what astronauts are supposed to do when they see UFOs, and what role astronauts play in espionage, Anderson’s book is written in an accessible question-and-answer format that covers nearly all aspects of life in space imaginable. From living in zero gravity to going to the bathroom up there, It’s a Question of Space leaves no stone unturned in this witty firsthand account of life as an astronaut.


Space

Space

Author: Sue Becklake

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781789891522

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100 Questions about Outer Space

100 Questions about Outer Space

Author:

Publisher: Peter Pauper Press

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781441326171

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What holds galaxies together? Would Saturn float in a bathtub? How do astronauts use the toilet? Young astronomers can find out the answers to all their questions about space on this wild ride through the solar system . . . and beyond! Starting with the Big Bang, check out how the stars got started and how the universe is growing. Blast off on amazing space missions, then plunge to the center of our very own planet Earth. Along the way, learn outer space jokes to tell your friends. The sky's the limit! Packed with fascinating facts and kid-friendly illustrations! Sturdy hardcover binding. Ages 7 and up. 48 full-color pages. Book measures 6 inches wide by 9 inches high.


Really, Really Big Questions about Space and Time

Really, Really Big Questions about Space and Time

Author: Mark Brake

Publisher: Kingfisher

Published: 2012-02-01

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 9780753434079

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REALLY REALLY BIG QUESTIONS FROM SPACE AND TIME is an unusual and fun introduction to space, science and astrophysics. It explores those massive, complicated, weird and often unanswered questions such as: Does the Universe have a shape? What makes sunshine? Do stars explode? How do you build a time machine? and Do aliens look like me? Your head will spin - with knowledge!


Lift the Flap Questions and Answers about Space

Lift the Flap Questions and Answers about Space

Author: Katie Daynes

Publisher: Questions and Answers

Published: 2016-01-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781409598992

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With over 60 flaps to lift, this delightful book answers questions such as "Where have people visited in space?", "What's a cosmonaut?", "Why can't I see stars in daytime?" and lots more what, where, how, why, and yes or no questions with answers beneath the flaps. Internet links take children to carefully selected websites to find out more.


The Ordinary Spaceman

The Ordinary Spaceman

Author: Clayton C. Anderson

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2015-06

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 0803277318

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What's it like to travel at more than 850 MPH, riding in a supersonic T-38 twin turbojet engine airplane? What happens when the space station toilet breaks? How do astronauts "take out the trash" on a spacewalk, tightly encapsulated in a space suit with just a few layers of fabric and Kevlar between them and the unforgiving vacuum of outer space? The Ordinary Spaceman puts you in the flight suit of U.S. astronaut Clayton C. Anderson and takes you on the journey of this small-town boy from Nebraska who spent 167 days living and working on the International Space Station, including nearly forty hours of space walks. Having applied to NASA fifteen times over fifteen years to become an astronaut before his ultimate selection, Anderson offers a unique perspective on his life as a veteran space flier, one characterized by humility and perseverance. From the application process to launch aboard the space shuttle Atlantis, from serving as a family escort for the ill-fated Columbia crew in 2003 to his own daily struggles--family separation, competitive battles to win coveted flight assignments, the stress of a highly visible job, and the ever-present risk of having to make the ultimate sacrifice--Anderson shares the full range of his experiences. With a mix of levity and gravitas, Anderson gives an authentic view of the highs and the lows, the triumphs and the tragedies of life as a NASA astronaut.


Is There Life on Other Planets?

Is There Life on Other Planets?

Author: Gregory L. Vogt

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 0761359451

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There is no gravity in space. The North Star never changes its position in the sky. Earth’s shadow causes the phases of the moon. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let’s investigate seventeen statements about space and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones still stump scientists! Find out whether astronauts really landed on the moon! Discover whether it’s true that the same side of the Moon is always dark! See if you can tell the difference between fact and fiction with Is That a Fact?


I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle

I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle

Author: Carole Stott

Publisher: Kingfisher

Published: 1994-03-28

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781856978811

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Browsers and young students alike will enjoy these lively question and answer books with their unique mix of realistic illustration and engaging cartoons. The enticing questions will amaze, amuse and inspire, while the highly visual format encourages kids to keep reading.


Ask an Astronaut

Ask an Astronaut

Author: Tim Peake

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2017-10-19

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 1473544947

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The awe-inspiring Sunday Times Bestseller from astronaut Tim Peake Shortlisted for the British Book Award 2018 'Amazing . . . A brilliant book' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2 Have you ever thought of becoming an astronaut? Ask an Astronaut is Tim Peake's personal guide to life in space, based on his historic Principia mission, and the thousands of questions he has been asked since his return to Earth. How does it feel to orbit the earth ten times faster than a speeding bullet? What's it like to eat, sleep and go to the toilet in space? And where to next - the moon, mars or beyond? From training to launch, historic spacewalk to re-entry, Tim has a fascinating answer to everything you ever wanted to know. He reveals for readers of all ages the extraordinary secrets, cutting-edge science, and everyday wonders of life onboard the International Space Station. 'Everything you ever wanted to know about life in space' Times


Axel Scheffler's Flip Flap Jungle

Axel Scheffler's Flip Flap Jungle

Author: Axel Scheffler

Publisher:

Published: 2015-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780857634108

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Little readers will adore flipping Axel Scheffler's animals again and again to see what crazy creatures they can create - and to find out what strange noises they make too!