The International Space Station races through space at 17,500 miles per hour. How do people live there? What may they discover? Find out the story of the twenty-first century's great scientific adventure.
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 2001--selected by Natn'l Science Tchrs Assoc. & Child. Bk Cncl. and Booklist "Top 10 Science Books for Children" 2000
- hands-on and visual|acclaimed and trusted|great for classrooms|Entertain and educate at the same time|Have appealing child-centered topics|Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers|Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach|Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations|Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills|Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists|Meet national science education standards|Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators vetted by an expert in the field|Over 130 titles in print meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests
- hands-on and visual|acclaimed and trusted|great for classrooms|Entertain and educate at the same time|Have appealing child-centered topics|Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers|Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach|Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations|Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills|Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists|Meet national science education standards|Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators vetted by an expert in the field|Over 130 titles in print meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests
