Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts offers an insider's guide to astronauting--a behind-the-scenes look at the training, the basic rules, lessons, and procedures of space travel, including how to deal with a dead body in space, what it's like to film an IMAX movie in orbit, what exactly to do when nature calls, and much more.

Explains the details of space travel, including such concept as escape velocity, the Big Splash theory, and space tourism.

"Readers who've wondered how long it would take to get to Mars and how humans would survive such a trip will love delving into this book all about Mars travel!"--

"This book covers the most fascinating new space-travel discoveries in recent years. Inspired by science headlines, the book explores new discoveries, technological achievements, and exciting new research into the final frontier"--

Celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission with the story of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union, including insights about what makes the Moon so fascinating to humankind.

"Young protagonist Avery is learning about Mars in school. She gets so excited about studying the Red Planet that she soon finds herself blasting off on an adventure to Earth's planetary neighbor!"--

"The Space Race was an unofficial competition for spaceflight dominance between Cold War rivals the United States and the Soviet Union. This interesting title sets the scene for lunar and space exploration by both countries, describing early rocket development, NASA's Gemini program, which put humans in space, and the development of robot explorers. Maps show how early astronomers mapped the Moon hundreds of years ago, and what materials the Moon...

"Mars has been a source of fascination for thousands of years. Ray Bradbury's classic novel, The Martian Chronicles, was published in 1950, a full 15 years before the first up-close photographs of Mars were taken by Mariner 4. As time went on and technology advanced, scientists started to realize that a manned mission to Mars could one day be possible. However, many stumbling blocks remain before that point can be reached. Vivid full-color photographs...

"Young readers will the discover spacecraft and astronauts from 15 iconic space missions in this out-of-this-world rhyming picture book 3...2...1... Blast off! Embark on a journey into space aboard rockets, space capsules, satellites, rovers, and more. Simple rhyming text and engaging illustrations introduce children to the space crafts and missions that changed the way we understand the universe. Kids will also meet some of the inspiring astronauts...

"With this fun and informative volume, young would-be astronauts can find out more about space without setting foot on a rocket or space station. From history about humankind's dreams of space travel to weird facts about what space does to the human body, this out-of-this-world book will draw in developing readers with unusual information and bright photographs."--