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Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Provides information on space technology, including the necessary precautions that have been developed to protect humans in space, how human life on space capsules or on distant planets can be sustained, and the benefits that society enjoys as a result of the technologies and inventions developed for space travel and exploration.
7) 3-D space
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive exploration of outer space with digital pop-out images that can be accessed with a computer and a webcam.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents information about recent developments in space exploration, detailing explorations of Saturn and Pluto, the effort to land a vehicle on a comet, and the development of spacecraft that can make the journey to Mars.
14) Our Universe
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Launching a rocket, getting into orbit, and then landing on a planet are all complicated, multi-step processes that can be difficult to comprehend. This book uses simple, well-designed infographics to make complicated ideas accessible. Covering a variety of STEM topics, this book presents unique information about the solar system, stars, and sun in a visual manner that can help both engage readers and reinforce their knowledge. Activities and questions...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Follow a spacecraft the size of a piano, named New Horizons, on the first ever spacecraft mission to Pluto, the space entity formerly known as a planet, in the latest addition to the epic and authoritative Scientists in the Field series."--
17) A rover's story
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
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Description
Built to explore Mars, Resilience begins to develop human-like feelings as he learns from the NASA scientists who assembled him, and as he blasts off and explores Mars, Resilience must overcome different obstacles as he explores the red planet.
Publisher
World Book
Language
English
Description
"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"--
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Read about rockets and spacecraft that have zoomed into space! 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Blastoff! Discover the manned and unmanned missions, and find out about space travel planned for the future.
Author
Publisher
Viking, Published by Penguin Group
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"The newest book from science writer, Elaine Scott, introduces young readers to New Horizons, the space ship that NASA built to explore Pluto and the fringes of our solar system."--
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