What does an astronaut wear to work? Find out in this space-age Penguin-Smithsonian reader! If you're going to orbit the Earth, moonwalk, or float in space, you need the right outfit. From helmet to space boots, every part of an astronaut's spacesuit is designed for survival. This reader, developed with Smithsonian's popular Air and Space Museum, provides a close look at the suits, boots, helmets, gloves, and other gear astronauts have worn into space, from the early days of space exploration to the present-day.

Author Biography

James Buckley has written more than 100 books for children, includingCurious About Pluto, The Moon, and Home Address- ISS, The International Space Station, for the Penguin-Smithsonian line.