The International Space Station (ISS) is a large spacecraft that orbits Earth. The ISS was built in space over time. The first piece arrived in space in 1998, and the final piece was attached in 2011. Astronauts and Cosmonauts have been living at the ISS since 2000. The ISS is a place that allows people to do research in space to help us prepare for longer journeys across the stars.
Source: NASA
Life on the Space Station (Sequencing) for Grades 2-3
Students use pictures and text clues to sequence the pages of this 8-page mini-book and learn about life on the space station!
A Super Space Place (Identify cause and effect) for Grades 4-5
What were the motivations for building the International Space Station and what are some of the effects of the ISS? That's what kids read about and identify. A vocabulary-building activity invites them to decode astronauts' fave foods.
The Coolest Job in the Universe by
Traveling more than 17,000 miles per hour in constant orbit around Earth, astronauts live and work aboard the International Space Station. Despite the hostile environment of space, the ISS has suitable living conditions for its workers. Astronauts breathe clean air, eat shrimp cocktail, exercise daily, take baths, and take out the trash, in zero gravity, of course. Floating around the ISS, the astronauts have important jobs, conducting experiments and doing research projects. Author Henry M. Holden explores the base camp to the universe from its design and construction to the amazing astronauts who work there.
Home Address - Iss by
Home is a long way from home! There are no refrigerators in space-think about it! Life on the International Space Station is well, another, way of life- you wake up in a sleeping bag tied to the wall; open a food package which keeps your meals from floating away, and then maybe go to work . . . walking in space! (And the toilet? That's a story!) A lively reader about daily life on the ISS.
If You Were a Kid Docking at the International Space Station by
Find out how people travel to and from the space station, what life is like for astronauts in space, why space exploration is important, and much more.High above our planet in outer space, astronauts live and work aboard the International Space Station. Readers (Ages 7-9) will join Tim and Lucy, whose cousin Marie is getting ready to blast off into space.
Exploring the International Space Station by
What's longer than a football field, weighs more than 450 cars, yet flies miles above Earth's surface? It's the International Space Station. In this book, you'll learn how the station was built and how crew members live and work there. As part of the Searchlight Books(tm) collection, this series explores outer space and sheds light on the question What's Amazing about Space? Fantastic photos, kid-friendly explanations of science concepts, and useful diagrams will help you discover the answers!
International Space Station by
Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to the International Space Station, NASA's science lab in space. Important details include space station history, planning and international cooperation, construction of the ISS, modules, solar arrays, and daily life aboard the space station. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
International Space Station by
An in-depth overview of the engineering processes involved in constructing the international space station. Addresses the obstacles of construction, the impact on society, and the science of engineering such superstructures.
Engineering the International Space Station by
The International Space Station, built in orbit over the course of several years, is the largest single spacecraft in history. Engineering the International Space Station examines the worldwide cooperation that made it possible, the efforts of astronauts in constructing the station, and how astronauts live and work in space. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Exploring the International Space Station by
What's longer than a football field, weighs more than 450 cars, yet flies miles above Earth's surface? It's the International Space Station. In this book, you'll learn how the station was built and how crew members live and work there. As part of the Searchlight Books(tm) collection, this series explores outer space and sheds light on the question What's Amazing about Space? Fantastic photos, kid-friendly explanations of science concepts, and useful diagrams will help you discover the answers!
Space Station by
In Space Station, readers will learn about what a space station does to help astronauts and scientists explore space. Text written in simple sentences that help develop word recognition and improve reading skills.