Bibliograph

How to spacewalk, step-by-step with shuttle astronauts, created by Kathryn D. Sullivan and Michael J. Rosen ; illustrated with images from NASA and drawings by Michael J. Rosen

Type

Label

How to spacewalk, step-by-step with shuttle astronauts, created by Kathryn D. Sullivan and Michael J. Rosen ; illustrated with images from NASA and drawings by Michael J. Rosen

Language

eng

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How to spacewalk

Oclc number

1380367434

Responsibility statement

created by Kathryn D. Sullivan and Michael J. Rosen ; illustrated with images from NASA and drawings by Michael J. Rosen

Sub title

step-by-step with shuttle astronauts

Summary

"What is it like to walk in space--to use cutting-edge equipment and conduct experiments in a 280-pound space suit? How do you get there in the first place? Would-be spacewalkers will find enthusiasm, vibrant encouragement, and a host of amazing facts, photos, drawings, and descriptions in this engaging guide cowritten by three-time shuttle astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan and children's book author Michael J. Rosen (who also provides illustrations). From detailed info about how to train (sometimes underwater!) to descriptions of the emotions spurred by seeing Earth from above, this guide will leave readers inspired and excited to start their own journeys into space." -- Amazon.comShows the journey of a spacewalker, from training to EVA day. Includes the story of how Kathy Sullivan became the first American to walk in space

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification