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42) Spacecraft
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Series
Description
From early rockets to missions to Mars, trace the evolution of technology's most adventurous topic - man's never-ending fascination with outer space. A host of famous spacecraft throughout history show how inventors and engineers have developed and improved on technology to make space exploration such an important part of human history. This book also dissects some major developments, such as the reusable rockets, pioneering animals that paved the...
43) Space machines
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Did you know that the very first rockets were made from bamboo and gunpowder? What about that a Mars rover once played a birthday song for itself? And did you know that the International Space Station has a robotic handyman? Rockets, rovers, and space stations are just a few of the incredible space machines that have helped us explore our solar system and beyond. Discover extreme facts about space machines in this fun and kooky book"--
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
When a spacecraft lands into her barn the owner of a small-town junkyard offers a $100,000 reward to whoever can kill her uninvited, space-suited alien guest. Every wacko within 100 miles turns out to hunt the extraterrestrial being and it doesn't take long before the junkyard is transformed into a war zone of man vs. man vs. machine vs. alien.
Author
Pub. Date
2024
Description
Imagine building a rocket and blasting off into space! But to really do that you'll need to apply a fair bit of science. This book has twelve scientific investigations to help you understand why gravity matters, and how to power a rocket and land safely back on Earth. Discover why rockets are rocket-shaped and what happens when you create a chemical reaction - and lots, lots more! Space Science is the ultimate series for the astronomers and astronauts...
49) Space Squad
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Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
"Finn loves trucks! In this book, Finn features some of his favorite space machines, like a spaceplane and a satellite, and with the help of the space squad explains the exciting job each one has when it comes to exploring space!"--Back cover.
50) Space travel
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Space Travel explores the science and machines we use in space. Kids will explore the International Space Station, learn about the rovers on the moon and Mars, find out which spacecraft has traveled out of our solar system and more. Engaging photos, exciting graphics, and a fun quiz at the end of each book will keep them learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
55) Neptune
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Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"In the outer settlements of the human-occupied solar system, there are rumors about what was found deep under Neptune's frozen seas when a Hungarian billionaire's ship was lost with all hands. But the rumors are far more tame than the reality. When the billionaire's daughter mounts a mission to find the truth, her discoveries will up-end humanity's understanding of our origins on Earth"--
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
The Colonies' survivors have found their hopes of eluding their Cylon pursuers dashed by an invasion and occupation of their new home. As the fate of all human life hangs in the balance, friends become enemies, enemies become unexpected allies, and decisions are made that will haunt some people for the rest of their lives.
60) Titan A.E
Pub. Date
c2000
Description
Fifteen years after an alien race destroyed Earth, Cale searches for the spaceship Titan, which holds the secret to the salvation of the human race, before the Drej can destroy it.
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