Discusses Project Gemini's two unmanned and ten manned missions; spacewalking, the spacewalkers, and their Soviet counterparts; and moving on to Project Apollo and the moon.

An airplane takes off, flies, and lands after having passed over cities, country areas, lakes, and more.

An illustrated history of developments in manned spaceships, including a discussion of future programs and the effect of the "Challenger" tragedy.

A simple look at the trials and errors that led to the development of the airplane.

Discusses the early years of travel in space shuttles, including the construction of the first shuttles and the training of the crews.

"An examination of the phenomena and scientific principles behind bird flight"--Provided by publisher.

How long does it take to get into outer space? About nine minutes! Powerful vehicles carry people beyond Earth's atmosphere in a short time. But astronauts train for years before they go on missions. In this book, you'll learn about what it's like to be an astronaut in space! As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series explores outer space and sheds light on the question What's Amazing about Space? Fantastic photos, kid-friendly explanations...

Uncover the mysteries of space, from stars and planets to space travel. Explore the International Space Station, meet the Curiosity rover as it tours Mars, and learn how to observe the night sky.--