Packing for Mars for kids
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Besore Mem Lib
J 571.0919 RO
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J 571.0919 RO
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Book
Physical Desc
136 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
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Level 6.5, 3 Points
Level 6.5, 3 Points
Notes
General Note
Adapted from Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void--Title page verso.
General Note
Includes index.
Description
What is it like to float weightlessly in the air? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a spacewalk? How do astronauts go to the bathroom? Is it true that they don't shower? Can farts really be deadly in space? Best-selling Mary Roach has the answers. In this whip-smart, funny, and informative young readers adaptation of her best-selling Packing for Mars, Roach guides us through the irresistibly strange, frequently gross, and awe-inspiring realm of space travel and life without gravity. From flying on NASA's Weightless Wonder to eating space food, Packing for Mars for Kids is chock-full of first-hand experiences and thorough research. Roach has crafted an authoritative and accessible book that is perfectly pitched to inquiring middle grade readers--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 9-12.,Norton Young Readers.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Roach, M., & Roach, M. (2022). Packing for Mars for kids . Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Roach, Mary and Mary. Roach. 2022. Packing for Mars for Kids. Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Roach, Mary and Mary. Roach. Packing for Mars for Kids Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Roach, Mary,, and Mary Roach. Packing for Mars for Kids Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company, 2022.
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