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Astronaut

by Ruth Owen

Imagine working in a laboratory that's 200 miles above Earth's surface. You perform experiments on microbes, new types of metals and even your own body. it's all in a day's work for Tim Peake and the other astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

FORMAT
Paperback
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

Imagine working in a laboratory that's 200 miles above Earth's surface. You perform experiments on microbes, metals and even your own body. You travel to work on a spacecraft, work alongside robots and drink your own recycled urine! It's all in a day's work for Tim Peake and other astronauts who live and work aboard the International Space Station. This fascinating look at the life of an astronaut introduces readers to the real-life applications of STEM subjects and includes a Q&A for any reader who feels that a career in space science could be for them!

Author Biography

Ruth Owen has written more than 400 children's books. She writes on many subjects but her favourite topics are science and nature to research and make accessible for young readers.

Details

ISBN1910549959
Author Ruth Owen
Year 2016
ISBN-10 1910549959
ISBN-13 9781910549957
Media Book
Pages 32
Publisher Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd
Publication Date 2016-09-12
Format Paperback
UK Release Date 2016-09-12
Imprint Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd
Place of Publication St Austell
Country of Publication United Kingdom
AU Release Date 2016-09-12
NZ Release Date 2016-09-12
DEWEY 629.45
Audience Children's (6-12)
Series Get to Work with Science and Technology
Audience Age 8-12
Subtitle Life as a Scientist and Engineer in Space
Illustrations Illustrations, color

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