"Space Stations" by Steve Kortenkamp explores the fascinating world of space habitats that have been created for human life beyond Earth. The book delves into the engineering, design, and technology behind various space stations, highlighting the challenges and successes faced by scientists and astronauts. Through vivid descriptions and captivating illustrations, readers are taken on a journey through history, from early concepts to modern-day international collaborations like the International Space Station. The narrative emphasizes the importance of these orbital outposts for scientific research, international cooperation, and the future of space exploration, serving as a gateway to the cosmos. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Solar System .

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Capstone Press .

Dr. Stephen Kortenkamp is a professional astronomer who studies small solar system objects like asteroids, comets, and moons. His research also involves the formation of planets, both in our solar system and around other stars. Dr. Kortenkamp is a Senior Research Scientist at the Planetary Science Institute (www. psi. edu) in Tucson, Arizona. His research is supported with grants from NASA and the National Science Foundation. He also teaches planetary science at the University of Arizona and in 2011 won the prestigious "Innovations in Teaching" award from the College of Science. Through the Planetary Science Institute, Dr. Kortenkamp conducts training and continuing education workshops for elementary and middle school science teachers in southern Arizona. He has written more than 20 children's books about topics related to space and has served as a scientific consultant on more than a dozen others. Steve's wife Jane is also a professional astronomer and together they have three young children. When they are not star-gazing, Steve and Jane are competitive endurance athletes who race in Ironman triathlons, marathons, and open-water swims.