STEM Resources: Space Exploration

Text and illustrations look at the wonders of outer space for children.

Color illustrations and simple text introduce children to various aspects of space, covering stars, planets, the solar system, and galaxies.

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Presents an illustrated look at the myths, legends, trivia, and key discoveries about the solar system and beyond.

"The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958. With its creation, the United States hoped to ensure it won the space race against the Soviet Union . . . describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, and the many missions and discoveries that have taken place since then. NASA has a rich history and still plays an important role in uncovering the mysteries of the universe"--Provided by publisher.

The biography of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, who in 2012 served as Commander of the International Space Station during a five-month mission.

As Commander of the International Space Station, Chris Hadfield captivated the world with stunning photos and commentary from space. Now, in his first book, Chris offers readers extraordinary stories from his life as an astronaut, and shows how to make the impossible a reality.

"As a boy, Alan wanted to fly planes. As a young navy pilot, Alan wished he could paint the view from the cockpit. So he took an art class to learn patterns and forms. But no class could prepare him for the beauty of the lunar surface some 240,000 miles from Earth. In 1969, Alan became the fourth man and first artist on the moon. He took dozens of pictures, but none compared to what he saw through his artistic eyes. When he returned to Earth, he began to paint what he saw. Alan's paintings allowed humanity to experience what it truly felt like to walk on the moon."--Provided by publisher.

"A volume explaining engineer Bruce Wiegmann's plan to create a space craft that will harness the power of solar wind to propel itself towards the edge of the solar system"

LEGO man describes the true story of how two boys sent him eighty thousand feet into the atmosphere with the use of a weather balloon and a parachute. Includes instructions for related science projects.

Shows what daily life is like aboard the International Space Station, explaining what astronauts eat, where they sleep, how they exercise, and how they handle emergencies, and includes experiments, color photos, and a chronology of space travel.