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Summary: "Space Exploration covers incredible work being done in our solar system, ranging from the New Horizons Pluto mission to cutting-edge studies on comets, engine technology, and humanity's future journeys to Mars. High-impact photos and explanatory graphics and charts bring scientific concepts to life."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016
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Summary: "This title introduces the United States' newest military branch, the US Space Force! Readers will learn how the United States plans to protect the nation and the world from space. Amazing photographs from the US military complete the book. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dash! Leveled Readers, An imprint of Abdo Zoom 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 358.8 MURKenney, Karen Latchana
Summary: "How do astronauts prepare for their missions in space? What recent discoveries and innovations have changed how astronauts train? With a focus on STEM, fascinating sidebars, and up-to-date facts, this book delves deep into the world of astronaut training"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.45 KENMorris, Ting.
Summary: Provides step-by-step instructions for such space crafts as models of the planet Earth, a space city, a space suit life support system, a solar mobile, a rocket, the moonscape, a star mural, aliens, a space shuttle, and a space station control center.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sea-to-Sea 2007
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 629.4 MorriGifford, Clive
Summary: "Blast off into the cosmos with the latest title in the popular "How Things Work" series which includes How Cities Work, How Airports Work, How Trains Work and How Ships Work - books that reveal the inner workings of familiar places and vehicles. Featuring fantastic illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock, this title explores the ultimate vehicles: spaceships - how they do what they do, what...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Kids 2021
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Summary: Traveling to space has never been more possible than now. With private companies popping up all over the world, you no longer have to be a NASA astronaut to view the great blue marble from the stars. Of course, scientists and engineers have worked long and hard to create the machines that make this travel possible! In this book, readers encounter some of the cool technology that moves in space,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.4 BARLargie, Anthony D.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE Toddler Largie 2017Mara, Wil
Summary: Readers will learn about some of the greatest space missions in history and find out what today's top engineers and scientists are doing to advance space exploration to new heights. They will also find out what it takes to begin a career in space exploration and how different workers can fill a variety of roles in the quest to reach distant planets and stars.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 629.4 MARFerrie, Chris.
Summary: Provides an introduction to rocket science, presenting such topics as lift and thrust with simple text and illustrations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky 2017
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1 available in Board Books, Call number: BRDCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Board Books, Call number: JE FERMcCarthy, Meghan.
Summary: Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Meghan McCarthy blasts readers off to astronaut school in her new, young, nonfiction picture book. Take a ride on the Vomit Comet
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2008
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.4507 MCCCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Space McCarthyMurray, Julie
Summary: This unique title looks at how outer space has been depicted on the big screen over the years. Readers will learn about some of the most famous movies, both fact and fiction. Cool Hollywood photos complete the book. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Zoom, a division of ABDO 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.43 MURRustad, Martha E. H. (Martha Elizabeth Hillman)
Summary: What is daily life like in space? How do astronauts cook, sleep, and go to the bathroom? Readers will learn all about the interesting daily life of an astronaut. Low-leveled, chunked text alongside stunning photographs will engage the youngest space enthusiasts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629 RUSSasek, M. (Miroslav)
Summary: Presents a history of Cape Canaveral and the American space program, discussing the space missions that were launched from there, the various types of rockets used, and the successful landing of two astronauts on the Moon in 1969.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Universe 2009
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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 COHAdams, William D.
Summary: Robots are all around you. As robotics technology improves, robots are poised to take on even more important jobs, making your life easier, safer, and cooler! Active volcanoes, disaster zones, battlefields: Earth is full of dangerous places. And the rest of the universe isn't that comfortable, either! Robots have long explored our solar system. But today, robots are also helping emergency...
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.8 ADARusch, Elizabeth.
Summary: The story of the two robot vehicles, Spirit and Opportunity, that were sent to explore Mars, lasting far past their projected lives of 3 months and sending back invaluable images of the environmentally hostile planet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.43 RUSMotum, 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: Describes the history of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Space BenoitLassieur, Allison.
Summary: "Describes the space race and the moon landing. Readers' choices reveal various historical details"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC YOUMurray, Julie
Summary: This book introduces young readers to American aerospace company, SpaceX, what it has accomplished and what it plans to do in the future. Colorful photographs, a glossary, and an index are also provided.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.41 MURGray, Kristin L.
Summary: "It's Rover's anniversary on Mars! Time to celebrate by throwing the best party this planet has ever seen. Rover hands out invitations all over town, but it seems like he's the only one around. Will anyone come to the party, or will Rover be all alone on his big day? In 2013, NASA programmed their Curiosity rover to hum "Happy Birthday to You" in honor of its first year on Mars. Inspired by...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A Knopf 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GRADe 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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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.47 DE LCherrix, Amy E.
Summary: The award-winning author of Eye of the Storm chronicles the lesser-known rivalry between former Nazi-turned-U.S. Cold War scientist Wernher von Braun and Russian rocket designer Sergei Korolev, explaining how their controversial scientific achievements shaped human history.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 629.45 CHELassieur, Allison.
Summary: Describes how astronauts are trained and how they live and work in space and discusses some famous male and female astronauts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2000