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Did you know that the first space traveler was a dog named Laika? The Russians sent Laika into space in 1957. It wasn’t until April 12, 1961 that a human being traveled in space. Kids will learn interesting facts about famous astronauts.

Kids love asking big questions about space: How hot is the Sun? What are planets made of? What do astronauts see in space? Their questions won’t stop there — and they don’t have to. Our Solar System for Kids 8–12 turns every “why” and “how” into a moment of discovery. Your child will feel like a brave explorer as they learn real science through storytelling.

Do you know that astronauts are not the only living beings who can travel through space? Our human microbes do as well! When human astronauts go into space and return, they bring the microbes inside their bodies with them! Learn what these organisms teach scientists and how they can affect the human body both in space and on Earth.

If you are fascinated with space, you might want to consider being an astronaut. An astronaut needs to study hard in school, be in good health, and work well with others.

Scott Kelly, an American astronaut, went to space in the 1990s and 2000s. In 2015, he spent nearly a year in space. While there, his body was compared to his twin's on the ground. The data helped us learn about the impacts of space on the human body. Learn more about Kelly's life as an astronaut!

What do you know about astronauts? Give curious kids a first look into space.

Did you know that astronauts work on Earth and in space to study places beyond our planet's atmosphere? But there's a lot more to space travel than just research. With no gravity, a wild schedule that includes 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets every 24 hours, and no fresh food, it can be a challenge to stay healthy in orbit. Public and private space agencies are working to solve these problems as humans travel farther and more frequently into the depths of space. Learn more about the daily lives of astronauts and how they live, work, and prepare for the future in space.

This audiobook of over 200 space facts is set up as a four-round quiz—have one epic quiz night, or dip in and out of the audiobook together to learn about things such as: What did Neil Armstrong leave on the moon as a symbol of peace? What is an exoplanet? How many moons does Jupiter have? Who is the youngest person who has been to space? This quiz was designed with my super bright five-year-old, but it is equally challenging for children of all ages as well as adults. This is truly a quiz where a seven-year-old can win against an 80-year-old!

Scholastic's best-selling Old Lady returns in this adventure series with a nonfiction twist that will make you laugh and learn! In this spin-off, the Old Lady turns into an Old Astronaut who travels through space, swallowing a moon...along with a star, a planet, a comet, a meteor, a rocket, and a satellite.... Why? Well, it went down just right, that bright satellite!

Have you ever heard of the “Mercury 13” women? Did you know that nearly twenty years before the first women were let into NASA’s astronaut program, there were others who tried? What are the requirements for being shot into space, piloting a hunk of metal while carrying the hopes and fears of your nation? Mastery of flying, as well as courage, intelligence, resistance to stress, and fitness – any checklist would certainly include these. But when America created NASA in 1958, there was an unspoken rule in place....

Was hat es auf sich mit Sonne, Mond und Sternen? Willi wills wissen und macht sich auf den Weg ins Satellitenkontrollzentrum der ESA. Wie groß ist unser Weltall? Warum leuchten Sterne? Was sind eigentlich Sternschnuppen und gibt es auf der Milchstraße Kakao? Wie wird man eigentlich Astronaut? Willi wills wissen und trifft sich mit Astronaut Rainer. Welche Tests muss man bestehen? Wie wird eine Rakete ins Weltall geschickt? Wie wäscht man sich im Weltall die Haare und wie schmeckt eigentlich Astronautennahrung?

Endorsed by authors, teachers, scientists and Congressmen, Mike Mongo's Astronaut Instruction Manual for Pre-Teens excites a new generation of space explorers. The audiobook, designed for children between the ages of 8 and 13, is a functioning, first-step instruction manual. With excitement...

Have you ever dreamed of going to outer space? When Sally Ride was a little girl, she watched on TV as astronaut John Glenn launched into space. Twenty years later, she became the first American woman to go to space. Ride had loved science since she was young. Some of her teachers thought she was wasting her time studying science, but she went on to earn her PhD in astrophysics anyway. When NASA's astronaut training program opened to women, Ride quickly applied. Some people thought women couldn't handle space flight. But Ride worked hard and proved them all wrong.

What does it take to become an astronaut? How do astronauts train to be in outer space? Listeners will learn all about what it's like to become an astronaut.

If I were an astronaut, I would zoom into outer space! I would help fix the International Space Station. Dream big, and see what fun it is to be an astronaut.

How do astronauts prepare for their missions in space? What recent discoveries and innovations have changed how astronauts train? With a focus on STEM, fascinating sidebars, and up-to-date facts, this book delves deep into the world of astronaut training.

In the 1960s, locked in a heated race to launch the first human into space, the United States selected seven superstar test pilots and former military air fighters to NASA's astronaut class - the Mercury 7. The men endured grueling training and constant media attention for the honor of becoming America's first space heroes. But a group of 13 women - accomplished air racers, test pilots, and flight instructors - were enduring those same astronaut tests in secret, hoping to defy social norms and earn a spot among the stars.

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the cosmos with Galactic Brain Boosters: Astronomical Space Facts for Little Astronauts! This engaging children's trivia book is your ticket to exploring the wonders of space, making learning about the universe an exciting adventure for young minds. Discover the mysteries of our solar system, the twinkling stars, distant galaxies, and the boundless frontiers awaiting human exploration.

¡Embárcate en un emocionante viaje a través del cosmos con "Potenciadores Cerebrales Galácticos: Datos Espaciales Astronómicos para Pequeños Astronautas"! Este atractivo libro de curiosidades infantiles es tu boleto para explorar las maravillas del espacio, haciendo que aprender sobre el universo sea una emocionante aventura para las mentes jóvenes.

What is daily life like in space? How do astronauts cook, sleep, and go to the bathroom? Listeners will learn all about the interesting daily life of an astronaut.