Water Bears in Space: How Tardigrades Could Help Humans on Earth and Beyond by Goldsmith, Connie
Water Bears in Space: How Tardigrades Could Help Humans on Earth and Beyond by Goldsmith, Connie

Water Bears in Space: How Tardigrades Could Help Humans on Earth and Beyond

Water bears, also called tardigrades, are the toughest creatures around. Since a scientist first spotted them through...
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Author: Connie Goldsmith
Format: Library Binding
Language: English
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Water Bears in Space: How Tardigrades Could Help Humans on Earth and Beyond by Goldsmith, Connie

Water Bears in Space: How Tardigrades Could Help Humans on Earth and Beyond

$55.98
Water Bears in Space: How Tardigrades Could Help Humans on Earth and Beyond by Goldsmith, Connie

Water Bears in Space: How Tardigrades Could Help Humans on Earth and Beyond

$55.98
Author: Connie Goldsmith
Format: Library Binding
Language: English
Description

Water bears, also called tardigrades, are the toughest creatures around.

Since a scientist first spotted them through a microscope in 1773, researchers have learned that water bears have survived every mass extinction on Earth and can tolerate all kinds of extremes, from radiation to low gravity to boiling and freezing temperatures. They can even enter an inanimate state to protect and preserve themselves in harsh conditions, then reanimate when their surroundings improve. On top of being extraordinary, these characteristics make tardigrades a prime candidate for space travel and research. But how do water bears do it?

In Water Bears in Space, launch into the fascinating world of water bears. Find out what these animals are, where to find them, and all about their tough traits. Explore the research and experiments scientists have conducted to better understand tardigrades and how they're applying that knowledge to human health and deep-space travel. And dig into interviews from experts and young water bear fans about what makes these animals so unique. By the end, you'll be able to conduct your own water bear experiments at home--or even keep one as a pet!



Author: Connie Goldsmith
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm)
Published: 10/06/2026
Pages: 104
Binding Type: Library Binding
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9798765670460
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2026
School Library Journal 09/01/2026 pg. 133
Booklist 10/01/2026

About the Author
Goldsmith, Connie: - Connie Goldsmith is a registered nurse with a bachelor of science degree in nursing and a master of public administration degree in health care. She has written numerous books for YA readers and nearly two hundred magazine articles. Her recent books include Kiyo Sato: From a WWII Japanese Internment Camp to a Life of Service(2020), a Junior Library Guild selection; Running on Empty: Sleeplessness in American Teens (2021); Understanding Coronaviruses: SARS, MERS, and the COVID-19 Pandemic (2021); and Bombs Over Bikini: The World's First Nuclear Disaster (2014), a Junior Library Guild selection, a Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year, an Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California Distinguished Book, and an SCBWI Crystal Kite Winner. She lives in Sacramento, California. Visit her website at http: //www.conniegoldsmith.com/.
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