Motum, 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2018
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Summary: "A volume explaining engineer William "Red" Whittaker's plan to develop robots designed to explore the unknown caves on the moon and Mars"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.43 DE LSlade, Suzanne
Summary: "For centuries, people have been intrigued by Mars, and over time, scientists have made exciting discoveries, such as the planet's Earth-like weather and seasons. But curious earthlings want to know more about the Red Planet. Does Mars have deserts? Volcanos? Or signs of life? Could people live there someday? Scientists decided to take a closer look. They built a powerful camera called the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Peachtree Publishing Company Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.43 SLASzymanski, Jennifer
Summary: "This book introduces young readers to math concepts around space exploration"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: J 520.1 SZYDe la Rosa, Jeff
Summary: "A volume explaining inventor Geoffrey Landis's plan to develop space rovers that use the power of wind to explore the surface of Venus"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2017
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Summary: From the first time a person looked up at the sky and wondered 'What's out there?" humans have dreamed about exploring the cosmos. For so long, our neighbor in the solar system has been shrouded in mystery. Was there ever life on Mars? How can we enable astronauts to land on that planet—and return safely? Mars rovers, including the latest: Perseverance, may just provide the answers! They might...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.2 COHBell, Jim
Summary: "The story of the men and women who drove the Voyager spacecraft mission- told by a scientist who was there from the beginning. The Voyager spacecraft are our farthest-flung emissaries-11.3 billion miles away from the crew who built and still operate them, decades since their launch. Voyager 1 left the solar system in 2012; its sister craft, Voyager 2, will do so in 2015. The fantastic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 520 BELMurray, Julie
Summary: Informs readers all about Neptune, the coldest and farthest planet from the sun. Discusses Neptune's gas, liquid, and very stormy surface.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom 2019
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Summary: As we look back to the beginnings of the space race, 2009 is also the year for looking forward to humankind's next step toward the stars. In the spirit of books that once imagined colonies on the moon, Patrick O'Brien has created a unique look at your first trip to Mars. Using the most up-to-date designs and theories of what it will take to establish a base on Mars, you are off on an incredible...
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Publisher / Publication Date: G.P. Putnam's Sons 2009
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE OBRBorgert-Spaniol, Megan
Summary: UFOs: Are Alien Aircraft Overhead? Readers will examine the history of UFOs, Roswell, alien abduction, Area 51 and more before deciding for themselves! Table of contents, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 001.942 SPAWood, Matthew Brenden
Summary: Ever since Galileo Galilei first used a telescope to explore the moons of Jupiter, we've known that the planets are much more than mysterious points of light in the night sky. With the creation of incredible technologies such as space probes, giant ground-based telescopes, and Earth-orbiting observatories, we've learned that Mars once had water on its surface, that Jupiter's Great Red Spot has...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nomad Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523 WOODick, Steven J.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cambridge University Press 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 576.839 DICSummary: "Features interviews with scientists who share their opinions about the possibility of life beyond Earth and examines the latest developments in astrobiology"--Container.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Home Video 2006
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV EXPCole, Joanna.
Summary: On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class goes into outer space and visits each planet in the solar system.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 1990
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE 523.3 COLRadley, Gail
Summary: "Readers will get an in-depth look at the critical components that make up space. Alongside engaging photos, readers will learn about planets, the moon, the sun, stars, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, galaxies, the universe, and the exciting field of space exploration. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index." --publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 520 RADHirsch, Rebecca E.
Summary: "Go on a high-interest, interactive exploration of planets using cutting-edge AR technology"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2020
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Summary: "Find out what makes Jupiter different from other planets in this scientific exploration. Readers will learn about the planet's weather, moons, space missions, and more"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.45 MILLawrence, Ellen
Summary: "Young readers will learn all about space."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.45 LAWCruddas, Sarah
Summary: Introduces the solar system, discussing the planets, space exploration, and what is beyond its borders.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523 CRU1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 523 CRU
Hamilton, John
Summary: Using simple text, maps, and dramatic photographs, this book introduces readers to Mars, relying on the latest scientific findings from NASA and other space agencies. Features include Mars' physical measurements, its geology, atmosphere, gravity, orbit, and climate. Also covered are geographical wonders such as Valles Marineris (the largest canyon in the solar system) and Olympus Mons (the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo & Daughters 2019
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Summary: A simple introduction to the solar system that provides information about the sun, planets, and space exploration.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2010
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Summary: An imaginary journey to Venus provides facts about the planet's gravity, year, days, atmosphere, temperature, and surface, and suggests some of the questions scientists would want to answer if it really were possible to travel there.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Magic Wagon 2012
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 523 ZUCKerrod, Robin.
Summary: A guide to popular astronomy covers the Big Bang, red giants, gravity, planets, and space exploration
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Publisher / Publication Date: Time-Life Books 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 500.5 KERZuchora-Walske, Christine.
Summary: An imaginary journey to Mercury provides facts about the planet's size, year, appearance, gravity, temperature, and core, and suggests some of the questions scientists would want to answer if it really were possible to travel there.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Magic Wagon 2012