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Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 5
Description
"A nation in need of hope, the most powerful rocket ever launched, and the first three men to break the bounds of Earth: Apollo 8 was headed to the moon. In 1957, when the USSR launched Sputnik I, the first man-made satellite to orbit Earth, America's rival in the Cold War claimed victory on a new frontier. The Space Race had begun, and the United States was losing. Closer to home, a decade of turbulence would soon have Americans reeling, with the...
7) Universe
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
"Children will find out about the universe, our solar system, observations of the starry skies, and the mind-blowing wonders of outer space. rom the birth of stars to the mysteries of black holes, the Universe has been constantly studied to understand how it works. Learn about icy planets and explosive stars, far-off galaxies that powerful telescopes looking deep into space have captured, observatories and astronomy, and whole new worlds discovered...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Poetic language captures the Voyager 2 probe's groundbreaking journey past Earth, into deep space and beyond"--
"A poetic odyssey through space with the groundbreaking Voyager 2 probe-past Earth, into deep space and beyond. In 1977, a space probe was built to help human beings learn a little more about outer space. Soon, along with its twin, Voyager 2 slipped through the clouds and left Earth behind. The spacecraft traveled for years through the...
9) Drones
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
"At Issue: Drones: Books in this anthology series focus a wide range of viewpoints onto a single controversial issue, providing in-depth discussions by leading advocates, a quick grounding in the issues, and a challenge to critical thinking skills"--
Author
Series
Description
The updated and expanded edition of the hit Space Encyclopedia presents the most up-to-date findings on space exploration and research and breathtaking views of the universe, as captured by the latest and greatest technology, including the recent first ever image of a black hole.
11) Space travel
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Presents information about space exploration, astronauts, and the first moon landing, discussing such topics as the space race, space tourism, space careers, and the future of space travel.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
Space is all around us, but how much do we know? Where do we even begin? Space Kids is the building block upon which children can learn about our universe. Covering topics such as stars, planets, moons and rockets as well as the basics of gravity and how astronauts eat and sleep in space, Space Kids moves through complex ideas with an accessibly fresh and original style.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
Has there ever been life on Mars? Will we be living there soon? HOW?! Discover the past, present, and future of the mysterious red planet in this beautiful non-fiction book for kids. The launch of Mars rovers by NASA, Europe, and China in 2020 will be the biggest science news of the year and will reveal more about Mars than ever before. Get ahead with this amazing new book, which explores the evidence for past life on Mars, what's happening there...
Author
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
-- Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. Included in each book are: • -- Photos • Comic-book-style illustrations • Childhood moments • Facts • A virtue this person embodies You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
15) Future astronaut
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"Discover all the out-of-this-world ways babies of today can become astronauts of the future!"--Publisher's description.
16) The moon
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about the Moon. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"NASA has confirmed the existence of 5,000 exoplanets (planets that lie outside of our solar system), and that number is growing! Exoplanets, the first book of its kind for kids, is a visually packed guide to the exoplanets of our universe. You'll learn the four main types of exoplanets, techniques scientists use to discover them, the probability of finding life as we know it beyond Earth, plus detailed information about dozens of some of the most...
18) Space tourism
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Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Introduces recent technological advances in vehicles for space travel, and features hands-on activities for children.
19) The sun
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A study of the center of the solar system discusses its composition--from its thermonuclear core to its surface to the corona--as well as its processes and role as a source of energy.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
On February 20, 1962, John Glenn strapped himself into the seat of the Friendship 7. He was about to become the third American in space and the first American to orbit Earth. Find out more in NASA and the Astronauts, one of the titles in the Space Exploration series.