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Spacewalk + Book with Multi-ROM : Footprint Reading Library 2600

Spacewalk + Book with Multi-ROM : Footprint Reading Library 2600

Author: National Geographic Rob Waring
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Publication Date: 19 Jun 2009
ISBN-13: 9781424046041
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Description


The first trip outside of a spacecraft, or 'spacewalk', was completed in 1965. Since then many astronauts have participated in spacewalks, but spacewalking does not come without its risks and challenges and astronauts are in constant danger when in space. What are the risks and challenges of spacewalking? How do astronauts overcome them?


Author Description


Dr. Rob Waring is an Associate Professor at Notre Dame Seishin Women's University in Okayama, Japan. His research interests extend to reading and the acquisition of vocabulary. He is a founding member of the Extensive Reading Foundation and a well-known expert on Extensive Reading. He has published many articles on Extensive Reading and is program advisor to many educational institutions throughout Asia. He maintains an Extensive Reading website, and is owner and moderator of the Extensive Reading discussion list. He was co-conference chair of JALT 2005 in Shizuoka, Japan.






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