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Space

Name: Space
ISBN: 9780750280150

By Angela Royston

How do astronauts live, work and stay safe where ordinary rules stop working?

fascinating · informative · detailed · thought-provoking

Genres

Non-fiction

What is Space about?

What is it like to live and work in space? Explore the laboratories where scientists carry out important research far above Earth. Discover how astronauts sleep, travel, receive supplies and stay safe in extreme conditions. Learn about the technology that supports them, the teams working on the ground and the challenges of collecting and sharing data. With space research helping us understand planets, develop new materials and improve life on Earth, this fascinating book reveals science at the very edge of possibility.

About the author

Angela Royston is a British author who has written many exciting non-fiction books for children. She loves making science fun and easy to understand. Some of her popular books include 'The Life Cycle of a Butterfly' and 'What is the Moon Made Of?'. Angela enjoys helping young readers discover amazing facts about the world around them.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2014

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