Describes how astronauts are trained and how they live and work in space. Discusses some famous male and female astronauts.

Explains the different jobs NASA astronauts do on space shuttles.

"An instructive, engaging book for children about astronauts, the space shuttle and space travel"--Page 4 of cover.

Discusses the history of the early astronauts, and explores the training, background, and activities of modern astronauts.

Here is the tale of thirteen women who proved that they were not only as tough as the toughest man but also brave enough to challenge the government. They were blocked by prejudice, jealousy, and the scrawled note of one of the most powerful men in Washington. But even though the Mercury 13 women did not make it into space, they did not lose, for their example empowered young women to take their place in the sky.

A little pig imagines what it would be like to be a daring astronaut.

A biography of Sally Ride, who in 1983 became the first American woman to travel in space.

"This inspiring, STEM-focused biography describes the life and influential work of Ellen Ochoa, the first female Hispanic astronaut to go to space."--

"Sally Ride became the first American woman to orbit Earth in 1983, ... later [working] to encourage young people to pursue science"--

Admired astronaut Scorch Supernova is a national hero to the blue alien population of planet Baab. A master of daring rescues, he pulls off astonishing feats with the quiet aid of his nerdy brother Gary, head of mission control at BASA.