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A history of the space shuttle's development, with information on its functions and on the flights of individual spacecraft.

Explains how the space shuttle works and describes a shuttle trip from lift-off to touchdown.

"How do you build a reusable spacecraft that collects information and fixes telescopes in space? That's what scientists and engineers had to figure out. When they started work on the Space Shuttle Program, they had to create a rocket-airplane combination. What they came up with changed the world!"--

Describes different types of shuttle program and its missions, including Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, and Atlantis.

"Engaging images accompany information about space shuttles. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

THis title provides early readers with basic infomation about spaceshipts through simple, easy-to-read text with photos, glossary terms and a More Facts section.

Explains, using drawings and diagrams, the new era of space technology that began officially in 1981, with the maiden flight ofthe space shuttle "Columbia," the world's first reusable spacecraft.

Examines the development and components of space shuttles and how they have been used to explore outer space.