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The Amazing International Space Station
3—2—1—Liftoff!
Catch a ride to the International Space Station (ISS) with
YES Mag’s first book, called (what else?),
The Amazing International Space Station. In 48 full-colour
pages, you can imagine yourself travelling on the space
shuttle Endeavor, arriving at the ISS in time for an out-of-this-world
dinner, and getting to know your fellow ISS ’nauts.
(Yes, ’nauts. The ISS hosts cosmonauts, astronauts,
and European “spationauts”—remember, it’s
international!)
While you’re hanging out 354 kilometres above Earth,
there’s plenty of work to do. Science experiments. EVAs
(Extravehicular Activity or spacewalking, for you landlubbers).
And, the unglamorous job of unpacking supplies. You’ll
be so busy, fitting time in for exercise will be tough. But
you should want to spend time on the veloergometer—fancy
word for exercise bike—because you can look down at
Earth through a porthole while pedalling. You’re supposed
to exercise two hours a day, you may as well enjoy it. Besides,
not only should it help you avoid bone loss, but you can exercise
off that pizza delivered by some visiting cosmonauts.
Admit it, you’ve got an appetite for the ISS now! |
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by
the Editors of YES Mag
8
1/2 x 11, 48 pages
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Accolades
The Amazing International Space Station was a starred selection
in the 2004 Our Choice guide from the Canadian Children's Book
Centre. The Our Choice guide is a "treasury of recommended
reading -- the best books of the year". Starred selections
indicate items of "exceptional merit".
The Amazing International Space Station has recieved a
CTTC Great Book
Award (2005) from the Canadian Toy Testing Council, the leading
authority on toys in Canada. It was also shortlisted for
a 2003 Science
in Society Book Award, sponsored by the Canadian Science Writers’
Association.
The Amazing International Space Station has been shortlisted
for the following reader’s choice awards: Silver
Birch (sponsored by the Ontario Library Association), Hackmatack
(sponsored by library associations in Atlantic Canada), the
Rocky
Mountain Book Award (based in Alberta), and the Red
Cedar Award (based in B.C.).
Reviews
“The result is a visually appealing book for young readers
that puts a human face on this massive scientific project.”
-- Quill & Quire, September 2003
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the complete review
“The Amazing International Space Station encapsulates
a large amount of information that will thrill resource-seekers
and recreational readers equally.” -- CM: Canadian Review
of Materials, September 19, 2003
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the complete review
“With how-tos on everything from how to eat soup to how
to poop in space, the story delivers the kind of minute (if gross)
detail that curious kids demand.” -- The Calgary Herald,
Aug 30, 2003
“This book boasts great illustrations, design, and experiments.
It is sure to be a hit with just about anyone who picks it up.”
-- Resource Links, December 2003
“This book packs a lot of information into clear, short
chapters that are chock-full of facts, action, and cool language.”
-- School Library Journal, April 2004
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