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24) Spacecraft
Pub. Date
[2017]
Formats
Description
"Introduction to the technology of spacecraft featuring low-level text and large scale cutaway illustrations"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"In science fiction, time machines let people travel backwards in history and forward to the future. How could one of these time-traveling devices be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using spaceships and black holes. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life time machine!"--
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
From the origin of the universe to the future of space rockets, this book about space for kids has it all. Did you know that the moon was once a piece of the Earth, and that a day on Venus is longer than one year? First published in 2015, Knowledge Encyclopedia: Space! has been completely revised and updated for 2020, with new images and information on all things space-related to send you rocketing to the furthest reaches of the cosmos. Newly updated...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"NASA's Orion spacecraft is pushing the limits of space travel and exploration like never before. The ultimate goal is a mission to Mars! Learn about the challenges that scientists, engineers, and astronauts must overcome to make this dream a reality."--
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
"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."--
34) Liftoff!
Author
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A simple overview of some of the preparations leading up to the launch of a space shuttle.
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 2
Description
"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 traveled into orbit, and most have returned safely to earth. This book tells the stories of 50 trips into space, with details about the animals and the scientists involved. The experiments, often designed by students, originate from many countries"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
"From learning the history of space exploration and rockets to what life is like up there, this top choice among space books for kids 6-9 will inspire you to reach for the stars. Discover what it takes to become an astronaut in this informative selection in space books for kids 6-9. Included are sections about training, how space affects the human body, and the type of work they conduct. Learn about different types of crewed spacecraft, and find out...
38) Living in space
Author
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An illustrated description of how astronauts live in space, especially on board the space shuttle.
39) Working in space
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"What jobs does an astronaut have? What kind of work needs to be done on a spacecraft? Readers will learn all about the work an astronaut does. Low-leveled, chunked text alongside stunning photographs will engage the youngest space enthusiasts."--
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"We look out of our window at the dark and twinkling sky. It's full of stars and planets and there's comets whooshing by. We want to go and see them, there's so much to explore. So let's count down and blast off - then we can find out more! Journey through space with 15 of the most iconic missions of all time, including the moon landing, Voyager 1's journey into interstellar space and Perseverance's exploration of Mars."--
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