Where Is the International Space Station?

This engaging chapter book from the popular "Where Is?" series introduces young readers to the International Space Station (ISS). It details the station's ambitious origins as a collaborative project between numerous countries, its construction in space, and its vital contributions to scientific research. Children will learn about the diverse experiments conducted aboard the ISS, covering topics from outer space phenomena to the effects of microgravity on the human body, and even monitoring natural disasters on Earth. The book highlights the spirit of international cooperation and the ingenuity behind this remarkable human achievement, making complex STEM concepts accessible and exciting. The inclusion of a full-color foldout map enhances the learning experience.

Learn how the International Space Station has helped scientists from all over the world research outer space, natural disasters, the human body, and more since its construction in 1998—featuring a full-color foldout map! From the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders. In 1998, the United States, Canada, Japan, Russia, and ten other European countries collaborated to create the International Space Station. Modules were created by experts from all over the world and then launched into space, where they were assembled into a functioning research laboratory and living space for astronauts. Thanks to the station, humans have been able to conduct experiments and collect data in a way that they had never done before. Today, over 280 astronauts from over twenty countries have visited the International Space Station. The contributions to STEM and space exploration aboard the ISS are far-reaching and ongoing for space programs around the world.