Cutting-Edge Astronaut Training

by Karen Latchana Kenney

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781541570405
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Searchlight Books T - New Frontiers of Space
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	12 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Karen Latchana Kenney was born near the rainforests of Guyana, but moved far north to Minnesota at a young age. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in English and has been writing and editing since. She has worked as an editor at an educational publishing company, but is now a full-time freelance writer and editor in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has written more than 70 books on all kinds of subjects: from arts and crafts to biographies of famous people. Her books have received positive reviews from Booklist, Library Media Connection, and School Library Journal. When she's not busy writing, she loves biking and hiking with her husband and young son in the many beautiful parks of the state. Visit her online at http://latchanakenney.wordpress.com/.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Ready For Space 4

Chapter 2 Space Gear And Tech 10

Chapter 3 Tough Training 16

Chapter 4 Future Astronauts 22

3D Printer Activity 29

Glossary 30

Learn More about Astronaut Training 31

Index 32