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Books in Zana's Space Adventures series

  • Chris Hadfield and the International Space Station

    Andrew Langley

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Join Chris Hadfield living on the International Space Station! This book examines the extraordinary life of one of the most popular astronauts, from his early life to the six months he spent living in space. Discover what the International Space Centre is used for, and how astronauts like Hadfield can live there. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.
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  • Yuri Gagarin and the Race to Space

    Ben Hubbard

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Join Yuri Gagarin on his journey into space! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first astronaut in space, from his early life to his first trip aboard a Russian spacecraft. Discover what the space race was and other developments happening at the time. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.
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  • Zana and the Alien Baby

    Ky Adams

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 20, 2016)
    Hello dear, I'm Mrs. Zlugren. Please don't buy this book! I have a hard enough time finding babysitters for my adorable but drooly baby! If more people find out that I had to trick Zana into babysitting, I will never find another sitter! Yes, it's a great story about the adventures of space girl Zana and her robot assistant Ira. It is a terrific book to read to youngsters and a good beginning chapter book. BUT, I don't want more people to find out about how I tricked Zana into babysitting for me! Unless...hey do YOU babysit? Look at my snookums, isn't he adorable? Call me on planet Oosh!
  • Sally Ride and the Shuttle Missions

    Andrew Langley

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Join Sally Ride on her journey aboard the Space Shuttle! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first female US astronaut in space, from her early life to using a robotic arm in space. Find out about other female astronauts and their achievements. Understand the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.
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  • Neil Armstrong and Getting to the Moon

    Ben Hubbard

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Join Neil Armstrong on his journey to the moon! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first astronaut to set foot on the moon, from his early life to his first trip aboard an American spacecraft. Discover what the space race was and other developments happening at the time. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.
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  • Zana and the Space Bugs

    Ky Adams

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Aug. 14, 2016)
    Zana's latest space adventure involves a scavenger hunt in space, some space bugs, and a boy named Jake Mitchell. Children love Zana's world where she can take off in her own rocket with her robot assistant Ira and be home in time for dinner. A great book to read to children or an early chapter book they can read themselves.
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  • Nana Cracks the Case!

    Kathleen Lane, Sarah Horne

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, April 15, 2009)
    Nana is not your ordinary grandma. She never wears cloppy shoes, drinks prune juice, or worries about slippery surfaces. Eufala and Bog's nana would much rather join the circus, work as a backhoe operator, or maybe become a detective. Which is exactly what happens in this very funny chapter book. When Nana answers an ad in the local newspaper for a detective, she arrives at the police department just in time to investigate the theft of one entire case of delicious Yumdums candy. Can one little old lady find a way to save the day and stop the candy thief from striking again?Look for more adventures starring Nana, Eufala, and Bog coming soon!
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  • Chris Hadfield and the International Space Station

    Andrew Langley

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Join Chris Hadfield living on the International Space Station! This book examines the extraordinary life of one of the most popular astronauts, from his early life to the six months he spent living in space. Discover what the International Space Centre is used for, and how astronauts like Hadfield can live there. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.
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  • Nana Takes the Reins: Book 2

    Kathleen Lane, Sarah Home, Cabell Harris

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, March 9, 2011)
    In this wacky follow-up to Nana Cracks the Case!, Nana decides she wants to go to the rodeo to become a bull rider. But a run-in with bad guys Tuff and the Ruffies spins her day in a new direction. Before you can say "yee-haw," Nana's grandchildren, Eufala and Bog, join in on the wild adventure.
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  • Sally Ride and the Shuttle Missions

    Andrew Langley

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Join Sally Ride on her journey aboard the Space Shuttle! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first female US astronaut in space, from her early life to using a robotic arm in space. Find out about other female astronauts and their achievements. Understand the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.
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  • To Space and Back: The Story of the Shuttle

    Susan Dudley Gold

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, Nov. 1, 1992)
    Examines the history, uses, and accomplishments of the space shuttle program
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