Description Of all the vehicles that can fly, perhaps the most fascinating are those that can bring people into space. Readers of this informative volume take an up-close look at space shuttles and learn important lessons about them from a friendly pig named Piggles. Insightful diagrams and illustrations are paired with easy-to-understand text that is arranged in manageable sections, allowing readers of many ages and levels to learn about these incredible machines. For those interested in flight and space, this book will prove invaluable.