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Astronauts Astronauts Juvenile literature Astronauts Training of Life support systems (Space environment) Manned space flight Manned space flight History Juvenile literature Manned space flight Juvenile literature Outer space Exploration Juvenile literature Space environment Space vehiclesLawrence, 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 LAWSummary: "An introduction to human space exploration for primary and intermediate grade students, with information about the early history of space travel and current space exploration. Includes a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629 HUMRead, Jennifer
Summary: "Since the early days of flight, animals have helped researchers learn how to survive in the sky, and their role continues as humanity voyages into outer space. In 1783 a rooster, a duck and a sheep were placed in a basket attached to the first hot-air balloon. In the age of rockets and space travel, many more animals have travelled into orbit, and most have returned safely to earth. This book...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Formac Publishing Company Limited 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Lawrence, Ellen
Summary: "Young readers will learn all about space."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Roach, Mary
Summary: "What is it like to float weightlessly in the air? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a spacewalk? How do astronauts go to the bathroom? Is it true that they don't shower? Can farts really be deadly in space? Best-selling Mary Roach has the answers. In this whip-smart, funny, and informative young readers adaptation of her best-selling Packing for Mars, Roach guides us through the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norton Young Readers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 571.0919 ROALawrence, Ellen
Summary: How does it feel to work in zero gravity in a laboratory more than 200 miles above Earth? What kinds of experiments do astronauts carry out? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you get ready to blast off into 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 LAWVirts, Terry
Summary: "A kid's guide to leaving the planet from someone who's done it! Former astronaut Terry Virts guides readers through the practical elements of becoming an astronaut, along with the wonders (and challenges!) of space travel. With insider information on training, piloting a ship, and working in space, readers and aspiring astronauts will be inspired to start their own journey to the stars. This...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.45 VIRShearer, Deborah A.
Summary: Describes what it was like for astronauts to walk on the Moon during the Apollo missions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bridgestone Books 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: 919.9 SHEARCalkhoven, Laurie
Summary: "A new set of True Books on Space Exploration"--
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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 629.45 CALHirsch, Rebecca E.
Summary: "Astronauts need a lot of gear to complete missions. They can even build their own gear in space using 3D printers. Augmented reality makes space come alive in this exciting adventure"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Company 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.47 HIRRustad, 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 RUSMurray, Julie
Summary: This book examines the famous space missions that NASA is known for, like Apollo 11, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the Mars rovers. Historical photographs from NASA's archives, a glossary, and an index are also included.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J629.45 MURArd, Catherine
Summary: Learn how to become and astronaut in this exciting title! Packed with bitesize information and fun facts about the life of an astronaut, Astronaut in Training will tell you all about space, astronomy, and life on the International Space Station. And for added entertainment, a novelty wheel in the front cover turns to reveal the book's topics, with a surprise extra activity inside the cover....
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "An introduction to space exploration, including information about the first people in space, space stations, the space shuttle, and missions to the moon, planets, and other bodies in the solar system. Features include a timeline, illustrations, photographs, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and websites"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2011
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Place a hold to request this item.Hepworth, Amelia
Summary: "Zoom! Zoom! Follow the speeding rocket up to the moon and back in this first introduction to space travel. With layered die-cuts, fun facts, and a mouse to find on every spread"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tiger Tales 2021
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Summary: Discusses traveling great distances into space and studying it while living there.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.45 JEMCruddas, Sarah
Summary: Chronicles the history of space exploration, from the earliest rocket launches to possible future Mars colonies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.4 CRUCalkhoven, Laurie
Summary: "Discover the thrilling side of the history of the space race in this fact-tastic, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the secrets of American History! Did you know that you can't bring a sandwich on a spaceship? Or that a group of people who had lost their hearing played an important role in the race to send astronauts to the moon? Find out about those true stories and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2018
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Summary: "A collection of stories about space missions gone wrong."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Murray, Julie
Summary: This book introduces young readers to some of the greatest space pioneers of all time, including Yuri Gagarin, Mae Jemison, and the Apollo 11 crew, Collins, Armstrong, and Aldrin. Historical photographs from NASA's archives, a glossary, and an index are also provided.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom 2022