Reynolds, Donna
Summary: "Humans have long been fascinated with exploring the vast expanse of space, despite the inherent dangers of surviving beyond Earth's atmosphere. This volume delves into the history of human space exploration, from the first pioneering missions to the cutting-edge technology being developed today. Readers discover the physical and psychological challenges that come with living in space, from the...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2024
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.45 REYMotum, Markus
Summary: "Maybe you remember when a little robotic spacecraft landed on a far-off planet. On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars and now she's ready to guide you through her journey firsthand. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to Curiosity and her mission: to discover more about the red planet and search for...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2018
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.2 MOTHustad, Douglas
Summary: When Russia sent Sputnik 1 into space, the country launched not only a satellite but a new age. Many popular stories about American advancements during the space age have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of the Space Age dives into the myths about the history of NASA and space exploration and brings the truth to light. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company 2021
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J973.9 HUSSzymanski, Jennifer
Summary: "This book introduces young readers to math concepts around space exploration"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: J 520.1 SZYMcAnulty, Stacy
Summary: "Spoiler: Scientists haven't discovered life beyond Earth, not even a single teeny-tiny organism. But there's a whole lot of outer space, and humans have searched only a fraction of a fraction of it. So do you believe in the possibility of life out there? Or do you think Earth is perfectly unique in its ability to grow organisms? Packed with playful illustrations and fascinating factoids,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023