Life on the International Space Station

Contributor(s): Nelson, Maria (Author)

ISBN: 9781433985072

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing

$21.95

Pub Date: January 16, 2013

Dewey: 629.442

LCCN: 2012031425

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents

Target Age Group: 08 to 11

Physical Info: 0.30" H x 10.00" L x 7.90" W ( 0.60 lbs) 32 pages

BISAC Categories:

Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers

Series: Extreme Jobs in Extreme Places

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000186061 ( Life on the International Space Station)

Reading level: 5.20

Interest level: MG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: Few workplaces are more extreme than the International Space Station. Just getting launched into space is a pretty extreme commute. Accessible text explains the fascinating, intense training that astronauts endure to prepare themselves for life in space. Also discussed is life at the station, including the foods they eat, the research they do, and how the team relaxes. Inspiring photographs help readers to understand more about life above Earth.

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