Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences!
Humans first placed a space station in orbit around Earth in 1971. Construction of the International Space Station (ISS) began in 1998, and astronauts from different countries have been living there since 2000. What is the station's mission? The ISS is a high-tech science lab that generates its own power and can support a full crew of six people. Astronauts conduct experiments, maintain the station, and exercise for hours a day to stay fit in the weightless environment. They provide scientists with information about living in space long-term that NASA and other space agencies can use to plan trips to Mars and other destinations. Take a journey to humankind's home in space!
Series
Language
Place of publication
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Sixth Grade, Reading Age: From 9 to 11 years, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Illustrations
Glossary; Index; Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
ISBN-13
978-1-5415-7883-8 (9781541578838)
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Rebecca E. Hirsch is an award- winning children's author with a PhD in plant biology. Her picture books include Plants Can't Sit Still and Night Creatures: Animals That Swoop, Crawl, and Creep while You Sleep. She lives with her husband and three children in State College, Pennsylvania. You can visit her online at rebeccahirsch.com.
