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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Kelley, K. C., author.

Astronauts! / by K.C. Kelley.

pages cm. -- (Scientists in action!) Audience: Grades 9-12.

Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-4222-3418-1 (hardback : alk. paper) -- ISBN 978-1-4222-3416-7 (series : alk. paper) -- ISBN 978-1-4222-8479-7 (ebook) 1. Astronauts--Juvenile literature. 2. Astronautics--Juvenile literature. 3. Outer space--Exploration--Juvenile literature. I. Title. TL793.K43 2015 629.45--dc23 2015004672