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An illustrated account of humanity's exploration of the moon, from our first observations and attempts to the first landing and later expeditions.

Examines what it is like to be an astronaut, their training, the jobs and experiments they do in space, what they have to wear and why, and other interesting facts about working on the moon and the Mars remote-controlled robot.

Examines the various equipment that is used in space exploration including land, space, and radio telescopes, the Space Shuttle, satellites, the space probe Pathfinder that landed on Mars, and other interesting facts for children.

Examines the history of space travel including Robert Goddard; Yuri Gagarin, the first person in space; Alan Shepard, the first American in space; the first moon landing in 1969; Apollo 13; and the space shuttle.

Presents and illustrated biography of John Glenn, with a special emphasis on his career as an astronaut.

Describes the race to be the first to reach the moon between the United States and the Soviet Union, discussing the social effects and technological advancements of the competition.

Contains an illustrated guide to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.

Presents a brief biography of Robert Goddard, the twentieth century scientist credited as the father of American rocketry, launched the world's first liquid-fueled rocket, and includes information on his childhood, education, and scientific life.

Explores the early space race and space technology along with space walks and the Apollo 11 moon landing written in graphic novel format.

Explores the origins and continuing development of the space program in the United States and the former Soviet Union, and highlights the international developments in space technology during the early twenty-first century.

A graphic novel account of the life of Laika, the first dog in space, who died in her experimental launch.

Recounts various important events from the history of space exploration, covering the Mercury missions, the voyage of Apollo 17, and more, with illustrations by ex-NASA astronaut Alan Bean, who walked on the moon during the Apollo 12 mission.

Profiles seven events and developments that have had a significant impact on the field of space technology, discussing space travel, the world's great observatories, the space station, Mars rovers, moon bases, and weather satellites.

Chronicles the history of achievement in space exploration, discusses the benefits and costs of the endeavor, looks at everyday products that have been developed through space research, and provides accounts of problems and risks.

Describes the role of NASA engineers, technicians, and other specialists who stay on the ground in Houston, Texas, supporting astronauts as they journey on the space shuttle.