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Description
The Space Shuttle, written by Jacqueline Langille and coauthor Bobbie Kalman, explains how NASA designs, builds, and operates its space shuttles. The book covers the preparation for liftoff, the experience of living and working aboard the shuttle, the process of landing, and the functions of mission control. It also includes color photographs and diagrams that illustrate the shuttle's construction, its living conditions, and its role in future space exploration.
Quick Summary
This book takes readers inside NASA's most iconic vehicle, revealing the mind-blowing process of strapping humans onto a controlled explosion and shooting them into the cosmos. Kids will geek out over the behind-the-scenes details like how astronauts suit up, what happens during those intense minutes of liftoff, how they eat and sleep in zero gravity, and the wild ride back through Earth's atmosphere. If your kid loves the hands-on, you-are-there feel of "National Geographic Kids: Spaceonics" or enjoys books that make them feel like an insider at NASA, this one delivers the same thrill. Perfect for kids ages 9-13 in grades 4-8 who dream of space or just love learning how real-world engineering miracles work.