Sally Ride soared into outer space on the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983, the youngest astronaut and the first U.S. woman in space. Just 32 years old that year, this California girl was already an a
Following the fortieth anniversary of Apollo 11, as NASA prepares to return astronauts to the moon, Footprints in the Dust offers a thorough, engrossing, and multifaceted account of the Apollo mission
Forty years ago, Buzz Aldrin became the second human, minutes after Neil Armstrong, to set foot on a celestial body other than the Earth. In the years since, millions have had their Earth-centric per
When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin of Apollo 11 stepped on to the surface of the moon in July 1969, it marked the pinnacle of eight years of manned spaceflight. Eight short years saw not only incredi
Read Craig Nelson's posts on the Penguin Blog. "Celebrates a bold era when voyaging beyond the Earth was deemed crucial to national security and pride." -The Wall Street Journal Restoring
Bringing together some of the most recognized and influential researchers and scientists in various space-related disciplines, Lunar Settlements addresses the many issues that surround the permanent h
Describes how to survive as an astronaut in space and examines important information about special training, space suits, food and water, exercise, space walks, and emergency care.
Presented in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the lunar landing, this new edition of an official NASA publication presents the thrilling inside story of the Apollo program. Written in direct,
Describes the kinds of things that astronauts do, such as flying spacecraft and sleeping stuck to the wall, and discusses the education and training needed to become an astronaut.
"Read this book to find out about space exploration. Books in this series introduce children to outer space. Each book uses simple, repetitive text to teach children basic vocabulary, and includes stu
Ladies and gentlemen, start your spaceships! Personal space travel is no longer the stuff of science fiction. The future is here: Civilians are launching into orbit. As early as 2010 paying customers
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took "one small step" into the history books as the first man to set foot on the surface of the Moon. This landmark achievement became one of the defining events of t
A publishing vice president, executive editor, author, and winner of the 2007 Henry Adams Prize recreates the story of the Apollo 11 moon mission through interviews, NASA oral histories, and declassif
Forty years ago, Buzz Aldrin became the second human, minutes after Neil Armstrong, to set foot on a celestial body other than the Earth. The event remains one of mankind’s greatest achievements and w
