Description: Survival Comic Nature Facts Series. Packed with vivid photographs that bring each setting to life, along with a variety of graphics and illustrations designed for learning, this series is crafted to help children absorb knowledge with interest and ease. By thoughtfully weaving in essential 'survival skills' for safety and the natural science facts needed to 'survive,' the series doubles as both an exciting story and a valuable learning experience. In Volume 3, junior astronaut Maru faces a variety of experiences and crisis situations in space, offering readers a vivid look at life aboard the International Space Station. To capture the breathtaking beauty of space, the massive space station floating amid it, the intricate and delicate machinery, and the heart-pounding emergency scenes, author Nemo went above and beyond—visiting the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in person and gathering extensive research from the internet, DVDs, and photographs. The dedication and payoff of this effort truly shine throughout the book. Chapter 1: Moon Face (p.10) Chapter 2: Automatic Rendezvous Attempt (p.28) Chapter 3: Fire Breaks Out (p.44) Chapter 4: Successful Manual Docking (p.60) Chapter 5: Broadcast Mishap (?) (p.78) Chapter 6: Ghost Scare (p.94) Chapter 7: Zero-Gravity Science Experiments (p.110) Chapter 8: The Running Race (p.124) Chapter 9: The Terror of Space Debris (p.138) Chapter 10: Air Leak Emergency (p.150) Chapter 11: Out Into Space (p.162) Chapter 12: The Dream of Spacewalking (p.176) Chapter 13: Return to Earth (p.186) After grueling training and fierce competition, Maru finally becomes the world's first junior astronaut. Riding aboard the Soyuz with veteran commander Dmitri and the tough instructor Viktor, Maru sets off to fulfill a lifelong dream of traveling to space. Experiencing firsthand the strange phenomena unique to a gravity-free environment—like moon face, space sickness, and flashes of light—Maru's overwhelming curiosity and adventurous spirit lead to a bit of mischief, but also help him quickly adapt to this unfamiliar and fascinating new life in space. Just as Maru is about to enter the long-awaited space station, however, a malfunction in the Soyuz system triggers a fire onboard. Will Maru make it safely to the space station, complete the mission, and return home to Earth?