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Why am I taller? : what happens to an astronaut's body in space / Dr. Dave Williams and Elizabeth Howell.
If youve seen astronauts returning to Earth youll have noticed that they have difficulty standing up because their muscles and bones have weakened. They also have problems with their vision, their sense of smell, and the bottoms of their feet. What happens in space that causes the human body to react and change? In 'Why Am I Taller?', Dave Williams, astronaut, aquanaut, pilot, ER doctor, scientist, CEO, and bestselling author, discusses what happens in space that causes the body to change. Williams lives in Toronto, ON.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781770415966 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: xvi, 222 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Toronto : ECW Press, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Human physiology. Manned space flight. Space flight > Physiological aspects. Space flight > Physiological effect. Space medicine. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 612.0145 Wil | 31681010296218 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
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