Living and Working in Space

The first astronauts in space only stayed for brief periods of time. But now, NASA scientists have developed technologies that allow astronauts to live in space long term. Learn about the challenges that astronauts face living in zero gravity and cramped quarters with this fascinating Informational Text created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution! Build reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Published: 12/03/2018
ISBN: 9781493867127
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 5.70h x 6.70w x 0.10d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 199323 / Living and Working in Space
Reading Level: 5.2 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5