Author: Jerry Lynn Ross
Publisher: Purdue University Press
ISBN: 1557536317
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 299
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The majority of this book is an insider's account of the US Space Shuttle program, including the unforgettable experience of launch, the delights of weightless living, and the challenges of constructing the International Space Station. Ross is a uniquely qualified narrator. During seven spaceflights, he spent 1,393 hours in space, including 58 hours and 18 minutes on nine space walks. Life on the ground is also described, including the devastating experiences of the Challenger and Columbia disasters. --
Author: Brian Biggs
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525553371
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
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One small step for man is one giant leap for friendship in this funny kid-level space adventure Astronaut Randolph Witherspoon wants to take a walk--a space walk, that is! But Ground Control has other ideas. Randolph must eat some lunch, get some exercise, and then he can go outside, provided he dresses warmly and doesn't talk to strangers. But Randolph's mission doesn't exactly go to plan, leading to an unexpected new friend. Brian Biggs puts an interstellar spin on the parent-child relationship in this hilarious new picture book.
Author: Salina Yoon
Publisher: Lift-The-Flap Adventures
ISBN: 9781402785245
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Blast off into space on a mission around the solar system.
Author: Jerry Lynn Ross
Publisher: Purdue University Press
ISBN: 1557536937
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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This highly illustrated picture book for children introduces scientific concepts and valuable life lessons through an autobiographical account of the life of NASA astronaut Jerry L. Ross.
Author: Enrique Padilla
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387878875
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 46
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his out look it has been recognizable on earth and all the planets in our universe. the white suit with red stripes with his name mark on his back and his long ponytail that is being with him for a long time.. on this comic dance adventure is going to be totally different, going to be the opposite side of being spacewalker.. now the disco boy is going to have the best of disco era of dance and the high life of being rich and famous among his friends, will he be disco boy forever ending spacewalker for good
Author: Candy Wellins
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593118049
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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A lyrical picture book biography of Edward White, the first American to walk in space--and an ode to the beauty and wonder of the stars that brought him there. Edward White loved the night, lived where stars were big and bright. The evening sky-- so wide, so high. Made him wonder. Made him sigh. Edward White was the first American astronaut to walk in space. But before his spacewalk, he was just a boy who loved the stars. As he grew up, he would look up at the night sky in wonder--he knew that, one day, he would visit the stars themselves. In this touching and poignant picture book biography, we see how Edward's passion for the stars shaped the course of his life, and how he came to realize, even in the depths of space, what was ultimately most important to him--his family. With backmatter containing photos and more information on Edward's life, Candy Wellins and Courtney Dawson deliver a book that is as much a feast for readers' eyes as the stars were for Edward's. Praise for The Stars Beckoned: "The right stuff for children with the stars in their eyes." --Kirkus Reviews "An introduction to a space pioneer that’s ideal for the youngest nonfiction readers." --Publishers Weekly
Author: Enrique Padilla
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329432959
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38
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Author: Jerry L. Ross
Publisher: Purdue University Press
ISBN: 1612493068
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 299
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From the age of ten, looking up at the stars, Jerry Ross knew that he wanted to journey into space. This autobiography tells the story of how he came not only to achieve that goal, but to become the most-launched astronaut in history, as well as a NASA veteran whose career spanned the entire US Space Shuttle program. From his childhood in rural Indiana, through education at Purdue University, and a career in the US Air Force, Ross charted a path to NASA after overcoming many setbacks-from failing to qualify for Air Force pilot training because of "bad" eyesight, to an initial failure to be selected into the astronaut program. The majority of the book is an insider's account of the US Space Shuttle program, including the unforgettable experience of launch, the delights of weightless living, and the challenges of constructing the International Space Station. Ross is a uniquely qualified narrator. During seven spaceflights, he spent 1,393 hours in space, including 58 hours and 18 minutes on nine space walks. Life on the ground is also described, including the devastating experiences of the Challenger and Columbia disasters. For readers who have followed the space program from Mercury through the International Space Station and wonder what comes next, this book provides fascination; for young people interested in space exploration and reaching for their dreams, whatever they might be, this book provides inspiration. Full of stories of spaceflight that few humans have ever experienced, told with humor and honesty, Spacewalker presents a unique perspective on the hard work, determination, and faith necessary to travel beyond this world.
Author: K.D. Muller
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1483298574
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 236
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This seventh IFAC workshop on distributed control systems (DCCS) discusses the ideas of real-time synchronization and data consistency in industry, with emphasis on the Manufacturing Automation Protocol (MAP). The volume also debates the gulf between the computer scientist's approach to language and the needs of the application programmer. In addition to treating relevant topics, each session has an introductory paper and a panel discussion, to give a complete picture of the progress and research in this computer field today.
Author: Verlyn Tarlton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781943169122
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Swift Walker loved to walk fast. His sister warned him, "One day, you'll walk so fast you won't be able to stop!" His speedy legs took him to see all the oceans of the world, and now his "super powers" are taking him to a whole new level. Join Swift on an adventure to all the planets in our solar system.Swift Walker introduces kids to real facts about our solar system with a fun character they can relate to. Perfect for home, school, or homeschoolers. Ages 4 and up.
