Handprints on Hubble
- 296 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The first American woman to walk in space recounts her experience as part of the team that launched, rescued, repaired, and maintained the Hubble Space Telescope
Kathryn Sullivan Kruger Books
Kathryn D. Sullivan is an American scientist and former NASA astronaut. Her work focuses on connecting scientific research with public understanding, particularly in the realms of exploration and environmental stewardship. Through her writings and public engagements, Sullivan inspires interest in science and a commitment to protecting our planet for future generations.
Aspiring astronauts will be ready for liftoff with this thrilling guide to preparing for and doing a real spacewalk—featuring NASA photos from the author’s own space adventures.What is it like to walk in space—to use cutting-edge equipment and conduct experiments in a 280-pound space suit? How do you get there in the first place? Would-be spacewalkers will find enthusiasm, vibrant encouragement, and a host of amazing facts, photos, drawings, and descriptions in this engaging guide cowritten by three-time shuttle astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan and children’s book author Michael J. Rosen (who also provides illustrations). From detailed info about how to train (sometimes underwater!) to descriptions of the emotions spurred by seeing Earth from above, this guide will leave readers inspired and excited to start their own journeys into space.
