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Series
Cambridge astrobiology volume 1
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
The author of Stiff and Bonk explores the irresistibly strange universe of space travel and life without gravity. Space is a world devoid of the things we need to live and thrive: air, gravity, hot showers, fresh produce, privacy, beer. Space exploration is in some ways an exploration of what it means to be human. How much can a person give up? How much weirdness can they take? What happens to you when you can't walk for a year? have sex? smell flowers?...
Author
Publisher
Norton Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"What is it like to float weightlessly in the air? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a spacewalk? How do astronauts go to the bathroom? Is it true that they don't shower? Can farts really be deadly in space? Best-selling Mary Roach has the answers. In this whip-smart, funny, and informative young readers adaptation of her best-selling Packing for Mars, Roach guides us through the irresistibly strange, frequently gross, and awe-inspiring...
16) Space life
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Discusses information about space life within recent years as well as plans for future explorations of space life"--Provided by publisher.
17) Space
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
1997.
Language
English
Description
Introduces space and space exploration, discussing the solar system, space ships, shuttles, space stations, and life in space.
18) Living in space
Author
Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Pub. Date
[1993]
Language
English
Description
Discusses what humans have achieved and hope to achieve regarding living in space, examining space flights, space shuttles, and future space stations.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Presents the work of NASA astrobiologist Dr. Chris McKay as he investigates the factors necessary to sustain life on both Earth and other planets, performing experiments under extreme weather conditions in Antarctia, Siberia, and the Sahara Desert.