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Life in Outer Space

AUTHOR Littlejohn, Randy
PUBLISHER Rosen Central (08/01/2003)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Library Binding)

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Since the first manned spacecraft left our atmosphere in 1961, we've been curious to know just how humans survive this strange and difficult environment. Where do they sleep? Do they bathe? How do they prepare and eat meals? How do they work? What do they do with their spare time? This fascinating book details it all, providing insight into the life of astronauts on space shuttles, the history of the International Space Station orbiting 250 miles above Earth, and NASA's plans for visits to nearby solar systems.
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ISBN-13: 9780823939893
ISBN-10: 0823939898
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 64
Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 7.20 x 0.39 x 8.94 inches
Weight: 0.70 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Aeronautics & Astronautics
Technology & Engineering | General
Grade Level: 5th Grade - 8th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.6
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level: Grade 7/8
Dewey Decimal: 629.477
Library of Congress Control Number: 2003000427
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Since the first manned spacecraft left our atmosphere in 1961, we've been curious to know just how humans survive this strange and difficult environment. Where do they sleep? Do they bathe? How do they prepare and eat meals? How do they work? What do they do with their spare time? This fascinating book details it all, providing insight into the life of astronauts on space shuttles, the history of the International Space Station orbiting 250 miles above Earth, and NASA's plans for visits to nearby solar systems.
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