Overview

Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! Humans first placed a space station in orbit around Earth in 1971. Construction of the International Space Station (ISS) began in 1998, and astronauts from different countries have been living there since 2000. What is the station's mission? The ISS is a high-tech science lab that generates its own power and can support a full crew of six people. Astronauts conduct experiments, maintain the station, and exercise for hours a day to stay fit in the weightless environment. They provide scientists with information about living in space long-term that NASA and other space agencies can use to plan trips to Mars and other destinations. Take a journey to humankind's home in space!

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""Whether readers are fascinated by black holes or the inner workings of the International Space Station, the text is engaging. Vivid images capture readers' imagination. . . . An excellent purchase to update collections and support makerspaces.""--School Library Journal, Series Made Simple -- (4/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)

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Rebecca E. Hirsch is an award- winning children's author with a PhD in plant biology. Her picture books include Plants Can't Sit Still and Night Creatures: Animals That Swoop, Crawl, and Creep while You Sleep. She lives with her husband and three children in State College, Pennsylvania. You can visit her online at rebeccahirsch.com.

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