Living in Space

by Philip Wolny

Overview

Space Exploration informs readers about cutting-edge developments in space travel. The series looks ahead to the future of life in space, covering the rockets, robots, and technology needed to explore the solar system and beyond. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781678204280
Publisher:	Brightpoint Press
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	Space Exploration
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	690L (what's this?)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

At a Glance 4

Introduction: Life on the Final Frontier 6

Chapter 1 Space Stations 12

Chapter 2 A Dangerous Environment 22

Chapter 3 Body and Mind in Space 34

Chapter 4 Space Logistics and Life Support 46

Glossary 58

Source Notes 59

For Further Research 60

Index 62

Image Credits 63

About the Author 64

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2022

Gr 6 Up—Marketed as hi-lo books for teen readers, this series delivers a sizable serving of information with an unwelcome side helping of conjecture. Each starts with a bulleted "At a Glance" list, providing an outline for readers that goes deeper than a traditional table of contents. What follows is a short fictional account of future possibilities. This is fun, but unfortunately not made clear in almost every instance. The foot we start off on steps inexplicably toward misinformation, which is not ideal. The remainder of the content is drily written, but contains accurate details. For example, Colonizing Mars and Living in Space both discuss the challenges of sustainably colonizing a new planet, with lots of details about terraforming, farming and harvesting food, and recycling water and air. Though this information is sound, it's hard to recommend a nonfiction series that starts off each book with a dollop of fiction. VERDICT Not recommended.

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