Space on Earth: How Thinking Like an Astronaut Can Help Save the Planet
Presenter: Dr. Dave Williams
Ages: 10 to 14 (but all readers welcome!)
Dave Williams will share stories about what it’s like to live in space, why he got taller while there, and why burping in space can be risky.
Space on Earth: How Thinking Like an Astronaut Can Help Save the Planet
Written by Dr. Dave Williams
With Linda Pruessen
Illustrated by Sho Uehara
Really “high” tech to inspire us for sustainable solutions on Earth.
Who could imagine an idea born on a space station would help sustain our planet? Astronauts, living on the International Space Station, have to protect their resources because their lives depend on it. They learn to conserve water, air, food, energy, and waste.
These efforts have in turn lead to amazing and innovative ideas for air quality, food production, and water purification here on Earth.
With vivid, energetic illustrations, photographs, and Dr. Dave’s experiments on key topics, readers learn about technological innovations such as waterless toilets and the world’s tallest air purification tower.
