Highlights momentous first in the history of space exploration, including the first animals and humans in space, the first American to orbit Earth, the first woman in space, the first spacewalk, and the first people to live in space.

Introduces readers to both the history and future of outer space exploration. Designed to feed the interests of reluctant readers through stunning images from NASA, as well as the Hubble and Spitzer Telescopes. Glossary words provide additional information.